North Korea
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Serbia visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
Serbia requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Serbia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Serbia visa?
Visa-free entry and short-stay visa C for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Visa-free: the period set for your nationality in the visa regime table, for example 90 days within 6 months from first entry. Visa C: up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- The Law on Foreigners sets a decision within 15 days of the application, extendable to 30 days for justified reasons.
Serbia’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.welcometoserbia.gov.rs. Processing time, as Serbia states it: The Law on Foreigners sets a decision within 15 days of the application, extendable to 30 days for justified reasons. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: the period set for your nationality in the visa regime table, for example 90 days within 6 months from first entry. Visa C: up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Serbia
Serbia 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 Serbia in Beijing804 km
San Li Tun, Dong 6 Jie 1, Beijing
- Embassy of Serbia in Tokyo1,291 km
4-16-12 Takanawa, Tokyo
- 3,784 km
The nearest Serbian missions to Pyongyang are in Beijing, China (804 km from Pyongyang), Tokyo, Japan (1,291 km) and Yangon, Myanmar (3,784 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of North Korea is decided by Serbia, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Serbian citizens travelling to North Korea
SerbiaNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Serbia
Travel advice for Serbia
- 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 Serbia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Serbia at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Serbia (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Serbia (updated 5 November 2026).
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Serbia
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Serbia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
Serbia has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Serbia accredited to North Korea from abroad; the official visa portal of Serbia names the right place.
Serbia’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Hungary, North Macedonia, Romania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Kosovo require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Serbian citizens travelling to North Korea
North Korea requires Serbian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Serbia.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Serbia?
Serbia requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Serbia in North Korea?
No. Serbia has no embassy in North Korea. The nearest Serbian embassy is in Beijing, China, 804 km from Pyongyang.
How much does the Serbia tourist visa cost?
Serbia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The Law on Foreigners sets a decision within 15 days of the application, extendable to 30 days for justified reasons.
Do Serbian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Serbian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can North Korean citizens enter Serbia visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Serbia 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.