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Austria visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Austria.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Austria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Austria visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for individual tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases.
For the tourist visa, Austria’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Austria states it: Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where to apply in North Korea
Austria 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.
Austrian citizens travelling to North Korea
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Travel advice for Austria
- 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 Austria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Austria at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 20 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Austria (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Austria (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Austria
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Austria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
Austria has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Austria accredited to North Korea from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Austria for visas; the official visa portal of Austria names the right place.
Austria and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Austria lets North Korean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Austria when it is the main destination of the trip.
Austria’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Slovenia and Liechtenstein require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Austrian citizens travelling to North Korea
North Korea requires Austrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Austria.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Austria?
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Austria.
Is there an embassy of Austria in North Korea?
No. Austria has no embassy in North Korea.
How much does the Austria tourist visa cost?
Austria’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases.
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Austrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can North Korean citizens enter Austria visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Austria 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.