A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
France Diplomatie says a visa is required and identifies the DPRK General Delegation at 3 rue Asseline, 75014 Paris ([email protected]) as the application contact. It advises checking that the visa carries a validity date. Confirm current application and travel availability directly before making plans.
Submit through the official channel
Use North Korea visa information from the DPRK General Delegation in France. 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.
Practical tips for North Korea
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Register for stays longer than 24 hours
France Diplomatie says foreigners staying more than 24 hours must register with the local Ministry of Foreign Affairs; most Pyongyang hotels handle registration. Confirm the current procedure with your host or hotel.
North Korea at a glance
- Capital
- Pyongyang
- Currency
- KPW
- Calling code
- +850
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from France need a visa for North Korea?
For tourism in North Korea, travelers using an ordinary passport from France should obtain a visa before travel. France Diplomatie says a visa is required and identifies the DPRK General Delegation at 3 rue Asseline, 75014 Paris ([email protected]) as the application contact. It advises checking that the visa carries a validity date. Confirm current application and travel availability directly before making plans.
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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