North Korea passport → Türkiye
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
North Korean passport holders need a visa for Türkiye, 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.
Apply on the official site: evisa.gov.tr
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 Visa on arrival instead:
- Schengen visa
- EU / Schengen residence
Visa can be obtained on arrival by holders of a valid physical visa or residence permit from Schengen or OECD countries.
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Türkiye at a glance
- Capital
- Ankara
- Currency
- Turkish lira (TRY)
- Languages
- Turkish
- Calling code
- +90
- Region
- Western Asia
TR39.0°N · 35.0°EPhoto: Adli Wahid · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTürkiye for other passports
- North KoreaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Asia for North Korean passport holders
Common questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
North Korean passport holders need a visa for Türkiye, 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 Türkiye?
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 Türkiye?
Not under the standard rules, but it is available if you hold a qualifying Schengen visa, EU residence or similar document.
Is Türkiye easier for North Korean citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying Schengen visa, EU residence, North Korean citizens get visa on arrival. Visa can be obtained on arrival by holders of a valid physical visa or residence permit from Schengen or OECD countries.
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.