North Korea
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Saudi Arabia.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Saudi Arabia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Saudi Arabia visa?
Visit visa for tourism (eVisa, visa on arrival or through a Saudi mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia
- Fee
- US$80
- Processing time
- 1 minute to 3 business days online; the embassy route can take longer if documents are requested
All visa types for Saudi Arabia
For the tourist visa, Saudi Arabia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80, and applications are made on ksavisa.sa. Processing time, as Saudi Arabia states it: 1 minute to 3 business days online; the embassy route can take longer if documents are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia.
Where North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia in Seoul199 km
36-37, Itaewon - dong, Yongsan - gu, Seoul
- Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Beijing805 km
San Li Town Be Cheao Je . No.1, Beijing
- Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Tokyo1,290 km
1-8-4, Roppongi, Tokyo
The nearest Saudi missions to Pyongyang are in Seoul, South Korea (199 km from Pyongyang), Beijing, China (805 km) and Tokyo, Japan (1,290 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of North Korea is decided by Saudi Arabia, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Saudi citizens travelling to North Korea
Saudi ArabiaNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Saudi Arabia
Travel advice for Saudi Arabia
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Saudi Arabia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Saudi Arabia at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Saudi Arabia (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Saudi Arabia (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Saudi Arabia
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Saudi Arabia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
Saudi Arabia has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Saudi Arabia accredited to North Korea from abroad; the official visa portal of Saudi Arabia names the right place.
Saudi Arabia’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Yemen and Kuwait require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Saudi citizens travelling to North Korea
Saudi citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Saudi Arabia.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Saudi Arabia.
Is there an embassy of Saudi Arabia in North Korea?
No. Saudi Arabia has no embassy in North Korea. The nearest Saudi embassy is in Seoul, South Korea, 199 km from Pyongyang.
How much does the Saudi Arabia tourist visa cost?
Saudi Arabia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 1 minute to 3 business days online; the embassy route can take longer if documents are requested.
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Saudi citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter Saudi Arabia visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia 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.