Canada passport → North Korea
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Visa required in advance
Canadian passport holders need a visa for North Korea, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
North Korea at a glance
- Capital
- Pyongyang
- Currency
- North Korean won (KPW)
- Languages
- Korean
- Calling code
- +850
- Region
- Eastern Asia
North Korea for other passports
- CanadaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa required
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Eastern Asia for Canadian passport holders
Common questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Canadian passport holders need a visa for North Korea, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in North Korea?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Canadian citizens get a visa on arrival in North Korea?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Canadian citizens visit without a visa?
155 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Canada passport ranks #9 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.