North Korea
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Poland visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Poland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pjongjang.msz.gov.pl
Which Poland visa?
Schengen 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
- Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases
For the tourist visa, Poland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl. Processing time, as Poland states it: Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Polish missions in North Korea
Poland has 1 mission in North Korea, with its embassy in Pyongyang.
Polish citizens travelling to North Korea
PolandNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Poland
Travel advice for Poland
- 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.
For a trip from North Korea to Poland, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Poland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Poland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Poland (updated 20 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Poland
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
In North Korea, applications go to the Polish embassy in Pyongyang, or to a visa centre acting for Poland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Poland.
Poland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Poland lets North Korean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus and Ukraine require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to North Korea
North Korea requires Polish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Poland.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Poland?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
Where is the Polish embassy in North Korea?
The Polish embassy in North Korea is in Pyongyang.
How much does the Poland tourist visa cost?
Poland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Polish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can North Korean citizens enter Poland visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Poland obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.