North Korea
Czech Republic
Czech Republic visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
The Czech Republic requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Czech Republic visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mzv.cz
Which Czech Republic visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when a case needs closer examination.
All visa types for Czech Republic
For the tourist visa, the Czech Republic’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as the Czech Republic states it: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when a case needs closer examination. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Czech missions in North Korea
- Embassy of Czech Republic in Pyongyang
Taedonggang Guyok 38, Taehakgori, Puksudong, Pyongyang
Today · Closed
The Czech Republic has 1 mission in North Korea, with its embassy in Pyongyang.
Czech citizens travelling to North Korea
Czech RepublicNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Czech Republic
Travel advice for the Czech Republic
- 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 the Czech Republic can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Czech Republic at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 7 January 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Czech Republic (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Czech Republic (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in the Czech Republic
How long North Korean citizens may stay in the Czech Republic is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
In North Korea, applications go to the Czech embassy in Pyongyang, or to a visa centre acting for the Czech Republic; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Czech Republic.
the Czech Republic and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Czech Republic lets North Korean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Czech Republic when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Czech Republic’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Poland, Germany, Slovakia and Austria require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Czech citizens travelling to North Korea
Czech citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and the Czech Republic.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?
The Czech Republic requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Czech embassy in North Korea?
The Czech embassy in North Korea is in Pyongyang.
How much does the Czech Republic tourist visa cost?
The Czech Republic’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days when a case needs closer examination.
Do Czech citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Czech citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter the Czech Republic visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic 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.