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Germany visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pjoengjang.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in North Korea
Germany has 1 mission in North Korea, with its embassy in Pyongyang.
German citizens travelling to North Korea
GermanyNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Germany
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Pyongyang, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets North Korean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to North Korea
German citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Germany?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Where is the German embassy in North Korea?
The German embassy in North Korea is in Pyongyang.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for North Korea?
German citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Germany 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.