Lithuania→North Korea
Lithuania to North Korea
What should I do before I travel?
You must apply in advance for a physical visa; the permission required is a single-entry visa obtained at an embassy or consulate. North Korea does not have an embassy in Lithuania; the nearest DPRK embassy for Lithuanian travellers is in Japan.
Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of entry. A passport is the accepted travel document for this route.
No vaccinations are recorded as required or recommended. Travel insurance is recommended but is not recorded as a condition of entry. There is no recorded requirement to show proof of funds.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to go to North Korea?
A physical visa is required to enter North Korea for Lithuanian ordinary passport holders travelling as tourists; you must apply for and obtain this visa in advance.
How do I get the visa?
You must obtain a single-entry physical visa before travel; the visa is issued at an embassy or consulate.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your Lithuania passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into North Korea.
Can I travel on my ID card or other papers?
A passport is the accepted travel document for this route; other documents are not listed as accepted.
Do I need any vaccinations?
No vaccinations are recorded as required or recommended for this route.
Do I need travel insurance to enter North Korea?
Travel insurance is recommended, but it is not a condition of entry to North Korea according to the recorded facts.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
- 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Japan — worth having if your documents are lost.
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More about North Korea
Asia
- Capital
- Pyongyang
- Currency
- North Korean Won (KPW)
- Known for
- Nuclear Program, Political System, Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
- Food
- Kimchi, Bibimbap, Naengmyeon
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Lithuania embassy in Japan