South Korea passport → North Korea

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for North Korea?

Visa required in advance

South Korean passport holders need a visa for North Korea, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

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.

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North Korea at a glance

Capital: Pyongyang
Currency: North Korean won (KPW)
Languages: Korean
Calling code: +850
Region: Eastern Asia

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North Korea for other passports

South KoreaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa required
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Eastern Asia for South Korean passport holders

ChinaVisa-free30 days
Hong KongVisa-free90 days
JapanVisa-free90 days
MacaoVisa-free90 days
MongoliaVisa-free90 days
TaiwanVisa-free90 days

Common questions

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for North Korea?

How long can South Korean citizens stay in North Korea?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can South Korean citizens get a visa on arrival in North Korea?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South Korean citizens visit without a visa?

160 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Korea passport ranks #4 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Passport Index Data. Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.