🇰🇵North Korea Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Asia· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for North Korea?
It depends on your passport. Out of 194 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 194 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Consular visa
194
nationalities
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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- 🇺🇸United States
- 🇳🇬Nigeria
- 🇬🇭Ghana
- 🇮🇳India
- 🇵🇰Pakistan
- 🇰🇪Kenya
- 🇺🇬Uganda
- 🇿🇦South Africa
- 🇵🇭Philippines
- 🇨🇦Canada
- 🇦🇺Australia
- All nationalities
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology
North Korea visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime North Korea applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
North Korea visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category North Korea publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category |
|---|---|
| Tourist visa (organised tour) | Short stay |
Visas
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Information
Capital
Pyongyang
Population
26,646,000
Currency
North Korean won (KPW ₩)
Languages
Korean
Continent
Asia
Calling code
+850
Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang
Area
120,500 km²
Government
People's democratic republic (single-party dictatorship)
National day
September 9 (Day of the Proclamation of the DPRK, 1948)
Internet domain
.kp
About
North Korea is an isolated state led by Kim Jong-un since 2011. It actively pursues nuclear and ballistic programs despite international sanctions. The humanitarian situation remains concerning, with over 40% of the population needing assistance.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Low)
- Avoid any unauthorized contact
- Do not photograph without permission
Terrorism(High)
- Persistent nuclear and ballistic threat, regular provocations
Transport
- Tourist travel only through authorized agencies
Natural risks(Typhoons, occasional floods and droughts)
- Follow local alerts if accessible
Health(Faulty healthcare system, under-equipped hospitals)
- Standard vaccines (hepatitis A/B, typhoid), avoid tap water
- Mandatory medical evacuation
Practical tips
- Do not travel - country closed to unauthorized foreigners
- Strictly adhere to regime rules
- Registration in the travelers' registry is prohibited
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Pyongyang · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
not practiced
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Photos
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to North Korea?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for North Korea across 194 nationalities: 194 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →Is it dangerous to travel to North Korea?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Extremely high risk - travel prohibited for French citizens and discouraged by all governments.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in North Korea?▾
The official currency is North Korean won (KPW ₩). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of North Korea?▾
The capital of North Korea is Pyongyang. The main spoken languages are: Korean.
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