South Africa passport → North Korea

Do South African citizens need a visa for North Korea?

Visa required in advance

South African 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.

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North Korea at a glance

Capital: Pyongyang
Currency: North Korean won (KPW)
Languages: Korean
Calling code: +850
Region: Eastern Asia

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North Korea for other passports

South AfricaVisa 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 South African passport holders

Hong KongVisa-free30 days
MacaoVisa-free30 days
South KoreaeTA30 days
JapaneVisa
MongoliaeVisa
ChinaVisa required
TaiwanVisa required

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for North Korea?

South African passport holders need a visa for North Korea, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can South African citizens stay in North Korea?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in North Korea?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 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.