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Norway
Norway visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
Norway requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Norway visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Norway visa?
Schengen visitor visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI.
Norway’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is udi.no. Processing time, as Norway states it: Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Where to apply in North Korea
Norway 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.
Norwegian citizens travelling to North Korea
NorwayNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Norway
Travel advice for Norway
- 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.
North Korean citizens planning a trip to Norway can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Norway at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 5 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Norway (updated 25 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Norway (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Norway
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Norway is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
Norway has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Norway accredited to North Korea from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Norway for visas; the official visa portal of Norway names the right place.
Norway and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Norway lets North Korean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Norway when it is the main destination of the trip.
Norway’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Finland and Sweden require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Norwegian citizens travelling to North Korea
Norwegian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Norway.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Norway?
Norway requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Norway in North Korea?
No. Norway has no embassy in North Korea.
How much does the Norway tourist visa cost?
Norway’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI.
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Norwegian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter Norway visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Norway 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.