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North Korea visa requirements for Kazakhstan citizens (2026)

Embassy visa required. Yes. Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa for North Korea that must be issued before travel, usually with an embassy or visa-center appointment. Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment.

Embassy visa required. Apply in person at the embassy, consulate or official visa center.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

North Korea visa requirements for Kazakhstan citizens

Requirement
Embassy visa required
Allowed stay
Set by the embassy on your visa
Embassy processing
Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment

Typical estimate

Documents needed

  • Completed visa application form
  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages (plus old passports)
  • 2 recent passport photos to the embassy’s spec
  • Bank statements (often the last 3–6 months)
  • Employment / leave letter or business / study proof
  • Hotel bookings and a flight reservation
  • Travel medical insurance where required
  • Appointment confirmation and biometrics (fingerprints)

How Kazakhstan citizens apply for the North Korea visa

  1. Choose the right visa category (tourist / visitor).
  2. Book an appointment at the embassy or official visa center.
  3. Gather documents: forms, photos, bank statements, bookings, insurance.
  4. Attend the appointment, give biometrics and pay the fee.
  5. Track the application and collect your passport.

Easier alternatives for Kazakhstan passport holders

Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Kazakhstan passport than North Korea, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
ThailandVisa-free30 days
Sri LankaeTA / ETA required30 days

North Korea at a glance for travellers

  • 0 of 198 passports can enter North Korea without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Kazakhstan passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 72 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalDPR Korea – no public visa portal23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, North Korea entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Kazakhstan citizens need a visa for North Korea?

Yes. Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa for North Korea that must be issued before travel, usually with an embassy or visa-center appointment. Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment.

What documents do Kazakhstan passport holders need for North Korea?

Completed visa application form; Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages (plus old passports); 2 recent passport photos to the embassy’s spec; Bank statements (often the last 3–6 months); Employment / leave letter or business / study proof; Hotel bookings and a flight reservation; Travel medical insurance where required; Appointment confirmation and biometrics (fingerprints).

Where do Kazakhstan passport holders apply for a North Korea visa?

At the embassy, consulate or official visa center of North Korea that serves your place of residence, usually in person with an appointment and biometrics.

How long does a North Korea visa take for Kazakhstan passport holders?

Usually 2–6 weeks after the embassy appointment (typical estimate). Appointment availability varies, so start several weeks before your trip.