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Canada visa for North Korean citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

Apply on IRCC – Apply for a visitor visa

All visa types for Canada

For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Where North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Canada

Canada 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.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Canada covers North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea (195 km from Pyongyang). Measured from Pyongyang, other Canadian embassies and consulates are closest in Fukuoka, Japan (735 km) and Beijing, China (805 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of North Korea is decided by Canada, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Canadian citizens travelling to North Korea

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Travel advice for Canada

  • 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 Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long North Korean citizens can stay in Canada

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

How North Korean citizens apply

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

Canada’s neighbours for North Korean citizens

The United States requires North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Canadian citizens travelling to North Korea

North Korea requires Canadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Canada?

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

Is there an embassy of Canada in North Korea?

No. Canada has no embassy in North Korea. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Seoul, South Korea for North Korea.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for North Korea?

North Korea requires Canadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can North Korean citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Canada 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.