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Switzerland visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Switzerland visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Switzerland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
All visa types for Switzerland
For the tourist visa, Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on sem.admin.ch. Processing time, as Switzerland states it: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Switzerland
Switzerland 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 Switzerland in Beijing804 km
Sanlitun Dongwujie 3, Beijing 100600
Switzerland looks after North Korea from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Beijing, China (804 km from Pyongyang) as the responsible post. Switzerland sets which of its missions takes applications from North Korea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Swiss citizens travelling to North Korea
SwitzerlandNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Switzerland
Travel advice for Switzerland
- 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.
North Korean citizens planning a trip to Switzerland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Switzerland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Switzerland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Switzerland (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Switzerland
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
Switzerland has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Switzerland accredited to North Korea from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Switzerland for visas; the official visa portal of Switzerland names the right place.
Switzerland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Switzerland lets North Korean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to North Korea
North Korea requires Swiss citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Switzerland in North Korea?
No. Switzerland has no embassy in North Korea. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Beijing, China for North Korea.
How much does the Switzerland tourist visa cost?
Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Swiss citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can North Korean citizens enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Switzerland 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.