The Embassy of Korea Democratc Republic in Berlin serves as the main point of contact for North Korean nationals in Germany, handling consular matters and bilateral diplomatic relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Glinkastraße 5-7, 10117 Berlin, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 30 20 62 59 90 |
| Fax | +49 30 22 93 191 |
| info@dprkorea-emb.de | |
| Head of Mission | Mr. Chol Jun Kim, Ambassador |
Opening Hours Embassy
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Please note that opening hours may change on public holidays. Contact the embassy to confirm current times.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) is at Glinkastraße 5–7 in Berlin-Mitte, a few minutes from the Friedrichstraße shopping area. The building served as the North Korean embassy to East Germany.
- Telephone: +49 30 20 62 59 90.
- Visa applicants: Usually have to appear in person when the visa is issued.
About the North Korean Embassy in Berlin
The embassy is North Korea’s only mission in Germany. Germany and North Korea established diplomatic relations in 2001, but contacts are limited by international sanctions. The German Embassy in Pyongyang is currently closed.
Consular services
- Visas for North Korea
- Passports and documents for North Korean citizens
Documents checklist
Applying for a North Korean visa
- A regular passport valid for at least three months on entry (temporary passports are not accepted)
- An invitation from the Korean side; for tourist trips this is arranged by the travel agency
- Send the documents by post in advance; collect the visa in person
- Allow at least four weeks
Visa information
Travelling from Germany to North Korea
German citizens need a visa, normally issued by the North Korean Embassy in Berlin, and an invitation from the Korean side.
- Processing generally takes at least four weeks. Rules can change at short notice around major political events.
- Cameras, phones, computers, publications and GPS devices must be declared. Phones can be retained or sealed, and customs may check the contents of devices.
- A trip to North Korea can affect later entry into the USA.
- The German Embassy in Pyongyang is closed, so Germany cannot provide consular help in the country.
Other consulates and embassies in Berlin
161 other countries are represented in Berlin, among them: Kosovo (embassy), Kuwait (embassy), Kyrgyzstan (embassy), Laos (embassy), Latvia (embassy), Lebanon (embassy), Lesotho (embassy), Liberia (embassy), Libya (embassy), Liechtenstein (embassy), Lithuania (embassy), Luxembourg (embassy), Madagascar (embassy), Malawi (embassy), Malaysia (embassy), Maldives (embassy), Mali (embassy), Malta (embassy), Mauritania (embassy), Republic of Korea (embassy). The full list of all 162 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on German public holidays in Berlin and on North Korean holidays, including Liberation Day on 15 August and the founding day of the republic on 9 September.
Emergency assistance
North Korean nationals in Germany
Contact the embassy in Berlin.
German nationals in North Korea
The German Embassy in Pyongyang is currently closed. Germans travelling to North Korea should be aware that consular assistance on site is not available.
Diplomatic missions between North Korea and Germany
North Korea in Germany
- Berlin – Embassy of the DPRK (this page)
Germany in North Korea
- Pyongyang – German Embassy (currently closed)
Frequently asked questions about the North Korean Embassy in Berlin
Can I travel to North Korea on my own?
Only with an invitation from the Korean side. Tourists travel with an organised tour that arranges it.
Is the German Embassy in Pyongyang open?
No. It is currently closed, so no consular help is available in North Korea.
Will a trip to North Korea affect travel to the USA?
It can. Check the US entry rules before you plan both trips.
Can I keep my phone in North Korea?
It must be declared and may be retained or sealed by customs.
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Details checked on 3 October 2026. Sources: German Federal Foreign Office (travel advice and missions). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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