North Korea
Italy
Italy visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
Italy requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Italy
Italy 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.
- Embassy of Italy in Seoul199 km
98 Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Italy covers North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea (199 km from Pyongyang). Which post accepts applications from residents of North Korea is decided by Italy, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Italian citizens travelling to North Korea
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Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
For a trip from North Korea to Italy, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Italy
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Italy is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
Italy has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Italy accredited to North Korea from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Italy for visas; the official visa portal of Italy names the right place.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets North Korean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to North Korea
Italian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Italy in North Korea?
No. Italy has no embassy in North Korea. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Seoul, South Korea for North Korea.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Italian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Can North Korean citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Italy 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.