North Korea
Spain
Spain visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Spain visa?
Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
For the tourist visa, Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where to apply in North Korea
Spain 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.
Spanish citizens travelling to North Korea
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Travel advice for Spain
- 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.
For a trip from North Korea to Spain, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Spain
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Spain is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
Spain has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Spain accredited to North Korea from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Spain for visas; the official visa portal of Spain names the right place.
Spain and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets North Korean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to North Korea
North Korea requires Spanish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Spain.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Spain?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Spain in North Korea?
No. Spain has no embassy in North Korea.
How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?
Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Spanish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can North Korean citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Spain 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.