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Argentina visa for North Korean citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Argentina.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Argentina visa?

Tourist entry and tourist visa (residencia transitoria – turista)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 3 months, extendable once for a similar period
Fee
US$150

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All visa types for Argentina

Argentina’s tourist visa costs US$150 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is migraciones.gob.ar. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 3 months, extendable once for a similar period.

Where North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Argentina

Argentina has no embassy or consulate in North Korea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Pyongyang, Argentine embassies and consulates are closest in Seoul, South Korea (198 km), Beijing, China (804 km) and Tokyo, Japan (1,290 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of North Korea is decided by Argentina, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Argentine citizens travelling to North Korea

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Travel advice for Argentina

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • 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.

North Korean citizens planning a trip to Argentina can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Argentina at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 9 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Argentina (updated 7 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Argentina (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long North Korean citizens can stay in Argentina

How long North Korean citizens may stay in Argentina is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How North Korean citizens apply

Argentina has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Argentina accredited to North Korea from abroad; the official visa portal of Argentina names the right place.

Argentina’s neighbours for North Korean citizens

Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay and Brazil require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Argentine citizens travelling to North Korea

Argentine citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Argentina.

Frequently asked questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Argentina?

North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Argentina.

Is there an embassy of Argentina in North Korea?

No. Argentina has no embassy in North Korea. The nearest Argentine embassy is in Seoul, South Korea, 198 km from Pyongyang.

How much does the Argentina tourist visa cost?

Argentina’s official sources give a standard fee of US$150 for the tourist visa.

Do Argentine citizens need a visa for North Korea?

Argentine citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.

Can North Korean citizens enter Argentina visa-free?

No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Argentina 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.