North Korea
Finland
Finland visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Finland visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Finland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.
For the tourist visa, Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Finland states it: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Where to apply in North Korea
Finland 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.
Finnish citizens travelling to North Korea
FinlandNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Finland
Travel advice for Finland
- 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 Finland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Finland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 12 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Finland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Finland (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Finland
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Finland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
Finland has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Finland accredited to North Korea from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Finland for visas; the official visa portal of Finland names the right place.
Finland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Finland lets North Korean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Finland’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Norway and Sweden require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Finnish citizens travelling to North Korea
North Korea requires Finnish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Finland.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Finland?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Finland in North Korea?
No. Finland has no embassy in North Korea.
How much does the Finland tourist visa cost?
Finland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel.
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Finnish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can North Korean citizens enter Finland visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Finland 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.