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Ireland visa for North Korean citizens

Visa required

North Korean citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

Ireland’s tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Where North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Ireland

Ireland 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.

The nearest Irish missions to Pyongyang are in Seoul, South Korea (194 km from Pyongyang), Beijing, China (805 km) and Tokyo, Japan (1,289 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of North Korea is decided by Ireland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Irish citizens travelling to North Korea

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Travel advice for Ireland

  • 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.

Before travelling from North Korea to Ireland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long North Korean citizens can stay in Ireland

How long North Korean citizens may stay in Ireland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How North Korean citizens apply

Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to North Korea from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Ireland’s neighbours for North Korean citizens

The United Kingdom requires North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to North Korea

North Korea requires Irish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Ireland.

Frequently asked questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Ireland?

North Korean citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in North Korea?

No. Ireland has no embassy in North Korea. The nearest Irish embassy is in Seoul, South Korea, 194 km from Pyongyang.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for North Korea?

North Korea requires Irish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can North Korean citizens enter Ireland visa-free?

No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Ireland 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.