North Korea
Estonia
Estonia visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens need a visa for Estonia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Estonia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Estonia visa?
Schengen short-stay (C) visa – tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days from an admissible application, up to 45 days when further checks are needed.
For the tourist visa, Estonia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Estonia states it: Usually 15 days from an admissible application, up to 45 days when further checks are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
Where to apply in North Korea
Estonia 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.
Estonian citizens travelling to North Korea
EstoniaNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Estonia
Travel advice for Estonia
- 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 Estonia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Estonia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 30 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Estonia (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Estonia (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 Estonia
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Estonia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
Estonia has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Estonia accredited to North Korea from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Estonia for visas; the official visa portal of Estonia names the right place.
Estonia and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Estonia lets North Korean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Estonia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Estonia’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Latvia requires North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Estonian citizens travelling to North Korea
Estonian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Estonia.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Estonia?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Estonia, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Estonia in North Korea?
No. Estonia has no embassy in North Korea.
How much does the Estonia tourist visa cost?
Estonia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days from an admissible application, up to 45 days when further checks are needed.
Do Estonian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Estonian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter Estonia visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Estonia 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.