North Korea
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Vietnam visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Vietnam visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at vnembassy-pyongyang.mofa.gov.vn
Which Vietnam visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days, matching the validity printed on the e-visa
- Fee
- US$25
- Processing time
- About three working days according to the portal
Apply on Vietnam National e-Visa portal (Immigration Department)
Vietnam’s e-Visa costs US$25 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gov.vn. Processing time, as Vietnam states it: About three working days according to the portal. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 90 days, matching the validity printed on the e-visa.
Vietnamese missions in North Korea
- Embassy of Vietnam in Pyongyang
Số 7, phố Munsu, thành phố Bình Nhưỡng, Triều Tiên., Pyongyang
Vietnam has 1 mission in North Korea, with its embassy in Pyongyang.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to North Korea
VietnamNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Vietnam
Travel advice for Vietnam
- 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 Vietnam can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Vietnam at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 23 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Vietnam (updated 21 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Vietnam (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Vietnam
North Korean citizens may stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vietnam.
How North Korean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Vietnam is applied for online on its official government portal; North Korean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Vietnam’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
China requires North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to North Korea
Vietnamese citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can North Korean citizens stay in Vietnam?
North Korean citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Vietnamese embassy in North Korea?
The Vietnamese embassy in North Korea is in Pyongyang.
How much does the Vietnam e-Visa cost?
Vietnam’s official sources give a standard fee of US$25 for the e-Visa. Processing time: About three working days according to the portal.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Vietnamese citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter Vietnam visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam.
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.