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Turkey visa for North Korean citizens

Visa required

North Korean citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Turkey visa?

Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Processing time
Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.

All visa types for Turkey

Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.

Where North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Turkey

Turkey 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 Turkish missions to Pyongyang are in Seoul, South Korea (197 km from Pyongyang), Beijing, China (804 km) and Nagoya, Japan (1,077 km). Turkey sets which of its missions takes applications from North Korea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Turkish citizens travelling to North Korea

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Travel advice for Turkey

  • 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.

Before travelling from North Korea to Turkey, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 6 November 2026).

Good to know

How long North Korean citizens can stay in Turkey

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

How North Korean citizens apply

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

Turkey’s neighbours for North Korean citizens

Greece, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Turkish citizens travelling to North Korea

Turkish citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Turkey.

Frequently asked questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Turkey?

North Korean citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Turkey in North Korea?

No. Turkey has no embassy in North Korea. The nearest Turkish embassy is in Seoul, South Korea, 197 km from Pyongyang.

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for North Korea?

Turkish citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.

Can North Korean citizens enter Turkey visa-free?

No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Turkey 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.