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Tunisia visa for North Korean citizens

Visa required

North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Tunisia.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Tunisia visa?

Visa-free stay (up to 90 days) and short-stay tourist visa

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days for visa-exempt nationals; for visa holders, the period granted in the visa.
Fee
US$90
Processing time
Up to 21 business days at the embassy in Washington; the foreign ministry recommends starting about 20 days before travel.

All visa types for Tunisia

For the tourist visa, Tunisia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$90. Processing time, as Tunisia states it: Up to 21 business days at the embassy in Washington; the foreign ministry recommends starting about 20 days before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days for visa-exempt nationals; for visa holders, the period granted in the visa.

Where North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Tunisia

Tunisia 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.

The nearest Tunisian missions to Pyongyang are in Seoul, South Korea (199 km from Pyongyang), Beijing, China (804 km) and Tokyo, Japan (1,289 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of North Korea is decided by Tunisia, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Tunisian citizens travelling to North Korea

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Travel advice for Tunisia

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • 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 Tunisia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Tunisia at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Tunisia (updated 24 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Tunisia (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long North Korean citizens can stay in Tunisia

How long North Korean citizens may stay in Tunisia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How North Korean citizens apply

Tunisia has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Tunisia accredited to North Korea from abroad; the official visa portal of Tunisia names the right place.

Tunisia’s neighbours for North Korean citizens

Algeria requires North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Tunisian citizens travelling to North Korea

North Korea requires Tunisian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Tunisia.

Frequently asked questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Tunisia?

North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Tunisia.

Is there an embassy of Tunisia in North Korea?

No. Tunisia has no embassy in North Korea. The nearest Tunisian embassy is in Seoul, South Korea, 199 km from Pyongyang.

How much does the Tunisia tourist visa cost?

Tunisia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 21 business days at the embassy in Washington; the foreign ministry recommends starting about 20 days before travel.

Do Tunisian citizens need a visa for North Korea?

North Korea requires Tunisian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can North Korean citizens enter Tunisia visa-free?

No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Tunisia 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.