North Korea
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France visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
France requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where to apply in North Korea
France 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.
French citizens travelling to North Korea
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Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from North Korea to France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026).
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in France
How long North Korean citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
France has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of France accredited to North Korea from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents France for visas; the official visa portal of France names the right place.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets North Korean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to North Korea
North Korea requires French citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for France?
France requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of France in North Korea?
No. France has no embassy in North Korea.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires French citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can North Korean citizens enter France visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for France 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.