Philippines visa for North Korean citizens

The Philippines’ official site for the tourist visa is e-services.immigration.gov.ph. Processing time, as the Philippines states it: e-Visa: 7 to 12 working days (single entry), 15 to 21 (multiple entry); sticker visas: set by the issuing post. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: 30 days initially; 9(a) visa: up to 59 days per stay; extensions at the BI up to 36 months in total for visa-free nationals.

Measured from Pyongyang, Filipino embassies and consulates are closest in Seoul, South Korea (198 km), Vladivostok, Russia (685 km) and Beijing, China (806 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of North Korea is decided by the Philippines, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Before travelling from North Korea to the Philippines, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Philippines at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of the Philippines (updated 15 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of the Philippines (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

How long North Korean citizens can stay in the Philippines

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

How North Korean citizens apply

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

Filipino citizens travelling to North Korea

Filipino citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and the Philippines.