Japan - Consulate of North Korea in Nishihara

You are a Japanese citizen or you are from North Korea and are looking for information on the consulate of North Korea in Nishihara situated in Japan. A consulate in Nishihara could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of North Korea. It all depends on the importance of Nishihara and Japan in the relationships with the government of North Korea.


Sorry there is no consulate of North Korea in Nishihara !

However, North Korea could have more than one consulate in Japan besides Nishihara.

When North Korea has more consulates located in Japan ouside of Nishihara you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of North Korea in Japan of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Nishihara are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of North Korea in Japan besides Nishihara

Or the embassy of North Korea in Japan

(There is no embassy of North Korea located in Japan)

Consulate Appointment in Nishihara

Most consulates in Nishihara need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of North Korea in Nishihara first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Nishihara do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Japan or North Korea.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Nishihara please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.