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Visa Support
North Korean visa | Chinese visa | Russian visa | South Korean visa | Japanese visa
When you travel with Korea Konsult, we ensure to offer you comprehensive support in obtaining the necessary visas on time, ensuring a hassle-free start to your journey!
North Korean Visa
To obtain a tourist visa for North Korea, it is necessary to book a complete package that includes hotel accommodation, transfers, guides, meals, etc. Typically, 99% of visa applications are approved. You will only be contacted by us if there is any issue with your application, and this communication will take place no later than 20 days before the tour starts. Please refer to our North Korean visa FAQ page here >>
NOTE: The DPRK prohibits journalists and photographers (both professional and semi-professional) from entering the country on tourist visas. Instead, they are required to apply for a special journalist/mass media visa. Kindly specify your occupation when completing the visa application form. Providing inaccurate information in the visa application could lead to severe consequences for us as a tour operator, as well as for our Korean partners and DPRK Embassy staff.
The approval for a North Korean visa is only valid for a specific passport number. If you need to change your passport, please inform us at the time of booking. Otherwise, a new visa approval must be issued for the new passport, and you will be required to pay the visa fee once again.
There are several options to arrange your North Korean visa:
Country to issue North Korean visa |
Benefits & Process |
visa fee |
in Stockholm, Sweden
Recommended option for European residents |
THE EASIEST AND FASTEST WAY FOR EUROPEAN RESIDENTS Starting from the beginning of 2014 we have been processing most visas to North Korea for our European clients here in Sweden. This option provides convenient and hassle-free way to apply for the DPRK visa - no need to deal with the DPRK Embassy on your own (not always easy). If you live in Europe please send us your passport, application form and photo by REGISTERED or EXPRESS MAIL 1.5 months prior to your departure to North Korea. Registered mail is normally delivered within 3~4 working days across Europe, and Express mail is normally delivered within 1 working day. After we have received your documents usually we need 3~5 working days to process visa and send passport back to you. Required documents:
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60 Euro + Postal expenses |
in Beijing, China |
CONVENIENT WAY FOR NON-EUROPEAN RESIDENTS AND LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS Korea Konsult will apply on your behalf for visa approval in advance so that you may pick-up your DPRK visa upon your arrival in Beijing one day prior to the departure to North Korea. There is no need to submit in advance your original passport for visa process, or even visit an embassy in Beijing. In Beijing DPRK visa is issued as an independent, separate from your passport document called "Tourist Card" which will not be stamped into your passport. All entry/exit stamps will be put on this Tourist Card and thus in your passport there will be no any records of your trip to North Korea. About 10 days prior the departure to the DPRK we will send detailed instructions about the visa pick-up in Beijing - you can arrange convenient meeting time with our agent in Beijing to pick up your DPRK visa (tourist card). Required documents:
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60 Euro |
in the country of your residence |
FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO HAVE DPRK VISA ON HANDS BEFORE LEAVING THEIR RESIDENT COUNTRY BUT CANNOT SEND PASSPORT TO SWEDEN This option is applicable only if your country of residence has a North Korean diplomatic mission or embassy (there are only a few DPRK embassies worldwide). Korea Konsult will, on your behalf, initiate the DPRK visa application process in the country of your residence. We will inform you once the relevant DPRK Embassy has secured the visa approval for you. Subsequently, you are required to independently contact the Embassy to schedule an appointment for in-person visa pickup or to make arrangements for visa delivery by mail. Required documents:
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Depends on country |
DPRK Visa Photo Requirements: the photo should be taken within last 6 months in colour, 45 millimetres (mm) high by 35mm wide, taken against a plain cream or light grey background, clear and in focus. When you send us e-copy please make sure you have a colour copy of your photo.
Chinese Visa
Latest news:
Update from November 30, 2024: China offers visa-free entry for citizens of 38 countries Since the gradual reopening of its borders, China has shown a keen interest in attracting international visitors once again, in particular to boost tourist spending and strengthen diplomatic and commercial ties. Until December 31, 2025, tourists and business travelers from the following 38 countries and territories do not need a visa to enter China, and can stay for up to 30 days for purposes such as business, tourism, family visits, exchange visits, and transit: France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan, and Brunei.
General rules:
For a journey to North Korea, tourists typically require a double-entry Chinese visa when transiting through China. KoreaKonsult will provide you with a tour confirmation to facilitate the acquisition of a Chinese visa in your country of residence. There is no need for you to send us your passport. Ensure that your passport remains valid for at least six months beyond the expiration date.
TRAVEL TO CHINA WITHOUT A CHINESE VISA
The People's Republic of China extends its visa-free transit stay to 240 hours: On December 17, 2024, China announced a significant easing of its visa-free transit policy, extending the authorized stay for eligible foreign travelers from 72 and 144 hours to 240 hours, or ten days. Under the updated policy, eligible citizens from 54 countries can enter China without a visa if they are traveling to a third country or region. These travelers can now enter through one of the 60 entry points in 24 provinces, regions, and municipalities and stay for up to 240 hours in the designated areas. The citizens of the 54 countries eligible for this visa-free transit policy are:
Europe (40 countries): Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, Russia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Belarus, Norway.
America (6 countries): United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile.
Oceania (2 countries): Australia, New Zealand.
Asia (6 countries): South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Qatar.
Russian visa
Starting from August 1st, 2023, citizens of 55 countries can easily obtain an eVisa for Russia, allowing short-term stays, by applying ONLINE within minutes. The eVisa permits a maximum stay of 16 days in Russia within a 30-day period from the date of issue. It grants entry for private or business visits, tourism, as well as participation in scientific, cultural, socio-political, economic, and sporting events. No invitation or hotel booking voucher is required. The eVisa processing time is a maximum of 4 days. Eligible travelers can submit their applications between 20 to 4 days prior to the intended entry date. Please note that each eVisa is valid for a single entry. If you need to enter Russia twice within 30 days, you must apply for two separate eVisas simultaneously.
IMPORTANT: Remember, neither an e-visa nor a paper visa guarantees entry into the Russian Federation. The decision on admission to the country is made at the port of entry.
Citizens of the following countries are eligible to obtain the Russian eVisa from August 1, 2023:
Andorra, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan,The Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Myanmar, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Vatican, Vietnam
South Korean visa
EU citizens, citizens of US, Canada, and Russia do not need visa to enter South Korea. If your country does require entry visa to South Korea we will send you tour confirmation documents for your visa application in your country of residence.
Japanese visa
EU citizens, citizens of US, and Canada do not need visa to enter Japan. If your country does require entry visa to Japan we will send you tour confirmation documents for your visa application in your country of residence.