Romania
North Korea
North Korea visa for Romanian citizens
Entry requirement
Romanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
North Korean missions in Romania
- Embassy of North Korea in Bucharest
Șoseaua Nordului 26, București
North Korea has 1 mission in Romania, with its embassy in Bucharest.
North Korean citizens travelling to Romania
North KoreaRomania Visa required Romania visa for citizens of North Korea
Travel advice for North Korea
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to the whole 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 Romania to North Korea, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates North Korea at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 April 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to the whole of North Korea (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for North Korea (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Romanian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Romanian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Romanian citizens apply
In Romania, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Bucharest, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for Romanian citizens
China and South Korea admit Romanian citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Romania
North Korean citizens need a visa for Romania, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Romania and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Romanian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Romanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Where is the North Korean embassy in Romania?
The North Korean embassy in Romania is in Bucharest.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Romania?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Romania, obtained before travel.
Can Romanian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Romanian citizens need a visa for North Korea 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.