Hungary
North Korea
North Korea visa for Hungarian citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Hungarian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
Where Hungarian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Hungary on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Vienna218 km
Beckmanngasse 10-12, 1140 Wien
- 448 km
- 542 km
The nearest North Korean missions to Budapest are in Vienna, Austria (218 km from Budapest), Prague, the Czech Republic (448 km) and Warsaw, Poland (542 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Hungary is decided by North Korea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
North Korean citizens travelling to Hungary
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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.
Hungarian 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Hungarian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Hungarian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Hungarian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Hungary. Hungarian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Hungary from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Hungarian citizens
China and South Korea admit Hungarian citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Hungary
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Hungary. The rule is the same in both directions between Hungary and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Hungarian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Hungarian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Hungary?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Hungary. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Vienna, Austria, 218 km from Budapest.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Hungary?
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Hungary.
Can Hungarian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Hungarian citizens need a visa for North Korea obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.