Austria
North Korea
North Korea visa for Austrian citizens
Entry requirement
Austrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
North Korean missions in Austria
North Korea has 1 mission in Austria, with its embassy in Vienna.
North Korean citizens travelling to Austria
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Travel advice for North Korea
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Austrian citizens planning a trip to North Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates North Korea at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 April 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to the whole of North Korea (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for North Korea (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Austrian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Austrian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Austrian citizens apply
In Austria, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Vienna, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for Austrian citizens
China and South Korea admit Austrian citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Austria
Austria requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Austria and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Austrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Where is the North Korean embassy in Austria?
The North Korean embassy in Austria is in Vienna.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Austria?
Austria requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Austrian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Austrian citizens need a visa for North Korea obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.