Vietnam
North Korea
North Korea visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Vietnamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Vietnam
- Embassy of North Korea in Hanoi
Phố Cao Bá Quát 25, 10329 Hà Nội
North Korea has 1 mission in Vietnam, with its embassy in Hanoi.
North Korean citizens travelling to Vietnam
North KoreaVietnam e-Visa Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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).
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Vietnamese citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
In Vietnam, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Hanoi, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
China requires Vietnamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Vietnam
North Korean citizens need a visa for Vietnam, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Vietnamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the North Korean embassy in Vietnam?
The North Korean embassy in Vietnam is in Hanoi.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Vietnam, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Vietnamese 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.