North Korea
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
The Netherlands requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Netherlands 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 within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
The Netherlands’ tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where North Korean citizens apply for a visa for the Netherlands
Netherlands 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 the Netherlands in Seoul195 km
10e verdieping Jeongdong Building, 21-15 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoel, Seoul
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, The Netherlands covers North Korea from its embassy in Seoul, South Korea (195 km from Pyongyang). The Netherlands sets which of its missions takes applications from North Korea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Dutch citizens travelling to North Korea
NetherlandsNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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 the Netherlands, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in the Netherlands
How long North Korean citizens may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
The Netherlands has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of the Netherlands accredited to North Korea from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents the Netherlands for visas; the official visa portal of the Netherlands names the right place.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets North Korean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for North Korean citizens
Germany and Belgium require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to North Korea
Dutch citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of the Netherlands in North Korea?
No. The Netherlands has no embassy in North Korea. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Seoul, South Korea for North Korea.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Dutch citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Can North Korean citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for the Netherlands 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.