Cyprus passport → North Korea
Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Cypriot passport holders need a visa for North Korea, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
North Korea at a glance
- Capital
- Pyongyang
- Currency
- North Korean won (KPW)
- Languages
- Korean
- Calling code
- +850
- Region
- Eastern Asia
North Korea for other passports
- CyprusVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa required
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Cypriot passport holders
Common questions
Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Cypriot passport holders need a visa for North Korea, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Cypriot citizens stay in North Korea?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Cypriot citizens get a visa on arrival in North Korea?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Cypriot citizens visit without a visa?
153 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Cyprus passport ranks #11 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Cypriot citizens (edited 4 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of North Korea before you travel.