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North Korea visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
Where South Korean citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in South Korea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate General of North Korea in Shenyang559 km
四经街, Shenyang
- Consulate General of North Korea in Vladivostok748 km
Невская улица 12А, 690048 Владивосток
- 1,993 km
Measured from Seoul, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Shenyang, China (559 km), Vladivostok, Russia (748 km) and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (1,993 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from South Korea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to South Korea
North KoreaSouth Korea e-Visa South Korea 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.
For a trip from South Korea to North Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 South Korean citizens can stay in North Korea
How long South Korean citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South Korean citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in South Korea. South Korean citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to South Korea from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
China and Russia admit South Korean citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to South Korea
North Korean citizens need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for North Korea?
South Korean citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in South Korea?
No. North Korea has no embassy in South Korea. The nearest North Korean consulate general is in Shenyang, China, 559 km from Seoul.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for South Korea?
North Korean citizens need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can South Korean citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; South Korean 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.