North Korea
All Visa Pathways(10 visas)
North KoreaBusiness/Official Visa (공무비자)
Visa for foreign nationals conducting official trade meetings, conferences, or bilateral cooperation with DPRK entities.
North KoreaDiplomatic Visa (외교비자)
Visa for accredited diplomats, embassy staff, and government personnel assigned to missions in the DPRK.
North KoreaJournalist/Mass Media Visa
Ministry of Foreign Affairs-managed entry authorization for journalists, photographers, and media personnel reporting on North Korea under government minders.
North KoreaJournalist/Press Visa (기자비자)
Special visa required for professional and semi-professional journalists and photographers, who are prohibited from entering on tourist visas.
North KoreaOfficial/Service Visa
Entry permit for government officials, diplomats, and representatives of international organizations conducting official business in North Korea.
North KoreaStudent Visa (유학비자)
Rarely issued visa for participation in exchange programs or language courses at DPRK universities, requiring an official institutional sponsor inside North Korea.
North KoreaTourist Visa (관광비자)
Guided tourism visa requiring booking through a State-authorized travel agency with mandatory local guides throughout the stay.
North KoreaTransit Visa (통과비자)
Short-stay visa for travelers passing through Pyongyang briefly en route to another destination.
North KoreaVisitor Visa
State-sanctioned tourist card for foreign nationals joining organized group tours in North Korea under the State General Bureau of Tourist Guidance, typically valid for 30 days.
North KoreaWork Visa — Work Permit Visa (노동허가비자)
Sponsored work visa for foreign nationals employed by DPRK-side entities, requiring coordination with government ministries and subject to UN sanctions restrictions.