You need a visa for Austria if you have a North Korean passport

These visas exist for Austria, but they cannot be applied for online with North Korean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Austria Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. North Korean citizens need a visa for Austria. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Austria may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned stay with 2 blank pages
  • Two recent passport-sized photos (35x45mm) with white background
  • Travel insurance with minimum €30,000 medical coverage for Schengen area
  • Confirmed round-trip flight reservation showing entry and exit dates
  • Hotel bookings or invitation letter from host with their residence permit
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements showing €100 per day minimum)

A look at Austria

Where else North Korean citizens can apply online

See every country a North Korean passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.