North Korea passport → Moldova
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Moldova?
North Korean passport holders need a visa for Moldova, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a Schengen visa, EU residence or similar, it can be easier: see below.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.
What this means for your trip
- Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
North Korean passport holders who hold one of these documents can get eVisa instead:
- Schengen visa
- EU / Schengen residence
Citizens holding a residence permit or a valid visa issued by one of the member states of the European Union or one of the parties to the Schengen Agreement can apply for an electronic visa.
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Moldova at a glance
- Capital
- Chișinău
- Currency
- Moldovan leu (MDL)
- Languages
- Moldavian
- Calling code
- +373
- Region
- Eastern Europe
Moldova for other passports
- North KoreaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Eastern Europe for North Korean passport holders
Common questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Moldova?
North Korean passport holders need a visa for Moldova, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
How long can North Korean citizens stay in Moldova?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can North Korean citizens get a visa on arrival in Moldova?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Moldova easier for North Korean citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying Schengen visa, EU residence, North Korean citizens get e-visa. Citizens holding a residence permit or a valid visa issued by one of the member states of the European Union or one of the parties to the Schengen Agreement can apply for an electronic visa.
How many countries can North Korean citizens visit without a visa?
36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The North Korea passport ranks #88 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.