France
North Korea
Missions of France in North Korea
In North Korea, France has 1 other office. North Korean citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Consulates
France visa for North Korean citizens
North KoreaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of North Korea
FranceNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of France
France visa requirements for citizens of North Korea
- Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
- Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 13 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
France requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. France has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea; applications go to a mission of France accredited to North Korea from another country, or to another Schengen state that represents it for visas.
North Korea’s missions in France
Missions of North Korea in France (1)
In return, North Korea has 1 mission in France, but no embassy there on record.
Good to know
France in North Korea
There is no embassy of France in North Korea on record, so North Korea is probably covered by an embassy of France in another country. Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in North Korea.
Travel to North Korea for French citizens
French citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea. In North Korea, French citizens can turn to the honorary consul for first help in an emergency.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for France?
North Korean citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Do French citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires French citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Does North Korea have an embassy in France?
Not on record: North Korea has 1 mission in France, but no embassy.