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πΊπΏ Does an Uzbekistani need a visa for North Korea π°π΅?
Yes. Uzbekistani passport holders need a visa for North Korea, applied for at an embassy or consulate of North Korea before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Uzbekistani citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of North Korea or its official government website before you travel.
β U.S. State Department travel advisory for North Korea: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 29 April 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
North Korea at a glance
Capital: Pyongyang Β· Currency: North Korean won (KPW, β©) Β· Official languages: Korean Β· Calling code: +850
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C, F); for type I plugs bring a travel adapter for North Korea's sockets (A, C, F). Mains voltage differs (North Korea: 110/220 V; Uzbekistan: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering North Korea β
Easier destinations near North Korea for Uzbekistani passport holders
- π¨π³ China β Visa-free 30 days
- π²π³ Mongolia β Visa-free 30 days
- π²π΄ Macau β Visa on arrival
The other way round
π°π΅ North Korean passport holders visiting Uzbekistan: North Korean passport holders need a visa for Uzbekistan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Uzbekistan before travelling.
The Uzbekistani passport at a glance
All destinations for Uzbekistan passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for North Korea β
Questions
Do Uzbekistani citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Uzbekistani passport holders need a visa for North Korea, applied for at an embassy or consulate of North Korea before travelling.
Does a North Korean need a visa for Uzbekistan?
North Korean passport holders need a visa for Uzbekistan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Uzbekistan before travelling.