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North Korea Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Many nationalities enter North Korea visa-free — check your passport in seconds, or let us confirm it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 20 August 2026

North Korea visa at a glance

Government visa fee
Included in tour package (visa ~€50–100)
Processing time
Arranged by operator; timing varies and depends on the country being open
Validity
Per issued visa
Maximum stay
As issued (typically 30 days)
Visa required?
All nationalities — tourism only via state-approved tour operators (Koryo, Young Pioneer etc.); South Korean & US passports barred (US ban extended 2026).
Arrival card
Arrival card
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for North Korea?

Travellers from None for tourism (limited regional exceptions). can generally enter North Korea without a visa. All nationalities — tourism only via state-approved tour operators (Koryo, Young Pioneer etc.); South Korean & US passports barred (US ban extended 2026).

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from None for tourism (limited regional exceptions). do not require a visa for North Korea for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (MFA Singapore travel page (DPRK)) · Last verified 20 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official North Korea visa options

Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026
Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Visa (embassy / restricted)

Official fee: Included in tour package (visa ~€50–100)
Validity
Per issued visa
Max stay
As issued (typically 30 days)
Processing time
2–8 weeks (if issued)
Where to apply
Licensed DPRK tour operator arranges visa via Beijing/Shenyang embassy or Rason permit

Who needs it: All nationalities — tourism only via state-approved tour operators (Koryo, Young Pioneer etc.); South Korean & US passports barred (US ban extended 2026).

Visa-free: None for tourism (limited regional exceptions).

Required documents

  • Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages
  • Recent passport photo (white background)
  • Confirmed return/onward flight
  • Accommodation booking
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
  • Visa application form
  • Photos
  • Invitation / sponsor letter
  • Detailed itinerary

Arrival card: Arrival card

TRAVEL NOT RECOMMENDED — independent travel impossible; borders reopened partially 2024–25 (Rason, Pyongyang marathon); heavy restrictions. HolidaySG does not process leisure applications; contact us only for essential travel guidance.

Source: MFA Singapore travel page (DPRK) · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

DPRK Tourist Visa (via authorised tour operator)

Validity
Duration of the booked tour
Time to approval
Arranged by operator; timing varies and depends on the country being open
Processing time
Arranged by operator; timing varies and depends on the country being open
Where to apply
Authorised tour operator → DPRK embassy

Who needs it: Very restricted in 2026 — tourism largely suspended; Russian passport holders the confirmed exception. When open, most nationalities may apply only through an authorised tour operator. US passports are barred by US restriction (renewed through Aug 2026).

Required documents

  • Completed visa application form
  • Passport-sized photographs
  • Copy of passport bio-data page
  • Occupation details (journalists/media barred on tourist visas)
  • Confirmed guided tour booking with an authorised operator

Extra charges: Full tour package cost (accommodation, guides, transfers, meals) is mandatory

Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

North Korea visa — frequently asked questions

The DPRK remains closed to almost all tourists as of 2026, with Russian passport holders the main confirmed exception. Broad tourism has not reopened.
No. There is no e-visa. Visas are arranged only through authorised tour operators submitting to a DPRK embassy.
No. All tourism must be on a guided tour with North Korean guides; independent travel and self-arranged visas are not permitted.
No. The US bars use of US passports for travel to the DPRK, a restriction renewed through August 2026.
Through an authorised tour operator who submits your application (form, photos, passport copy, occupation details) to a DPRK embassy, typically in Beijing.
No. Journalists and photographers must apply for a special media visa, not a tourist visa.
You must book a full package (hotel, guides, transfers, meals); costs are set by the operator and there is no standalone tourist-visa route.
Check your government's travel advisory (e.g. US State Department) and reputable authorised operators, as the situation changes frequently.

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