A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
Global Affairs Canada says a Canadian traveler must obtain a visa from a DPRK mission in a third country after approval from the government in Pyongyang. The process may be slow and arduous. Confirm that the visa route and your itinerary are currently available before paying or booking.
Submit through the official channel
Use North Korea visa route for Canadian travelers. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Details that can change your plans
Canadian travel advice says entry may be extremely difficult
Global Affairs Canada says North Korea's borders have been closed to travelers from most countries since 2020 and entering can be extremely difficult. The Canadian government says it obtained entry information from local authorities, but conditions can change; confirm that Canadian visitors and your itinerary are currently accepted before making plans.
Official guidanceNorth Korea at a glance
- Capital
- Pyongyang
- Currency
- KPW
- Calling code
- +850
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Canada need a visa for North Korea?
For tourism in North Korea, travelers using an ordinary passport from Canada should obtain a visa before travel. Global Affairs Canada says a Canadian traveler must obtain a visa from a DPRK mission in a third country after approval from the government in Pyongyang. The process may be slow and arduous. Confirm that the visa route and your itinerary are currently available before paying or booking.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after planned departure.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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