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

These visas exist for Canada, 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.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Canada?

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

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What Canada 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.

Valid passport for duration of stay
Return or onward ticket from Canada
Sufficient funds (CAD 1,000+ per month of stay)
Travel and health insurance recommended
Letter of invitation if visiting family or friends
Clean criminal record and good health

Entry requirements for North Korean travellers

These rules apply specifically to North Korean passport holders entering Canada as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Not required
Proof of a pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Prince Edward Island.
Last checked 2023-11-02
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Alberta
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Alberta from other provinces.
Last checked 2023-10-30
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for British Columbia
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to British Columbia from other provinces.
Last checked 2023-11-03
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Manitoba
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Manitoba from other provinces.
Last checked 2023-11-02
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for New Brunswick
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to New Brunswick from other provinces.
Last checked 2023-11-02
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Newfoundland and Labrador
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Newfoundland and Labrador from other provinces.
Last checked 2023-11-03
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Northwest Territories
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Northwest Territories from other provinces.
Last checked 2023-11-01
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Nova Scotia
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Nova Scotia from other provinces.
Last checked 2023-11-01
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Nunavut
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Nunavut from other provinces.
Last checked 2023-11-02
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Ontario
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Ontario from other provinces.
Last checked 2023-11-01
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Prince Edward Island
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Prince Edward Island from other provinces.
Last checked 2023-11-02
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Quebec
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Quebec from other provinces.
Last checked 2023-11-01
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Saskatchewan
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Saskatchewan from other provinces.
Last checked 2023-11-01
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Yukon
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Yukon from other provinces.
Last checked 2023-10-31
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Northwest Territories from other provinces and territories.
Last checked 2023-11-01
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to New Brunswick.
Last checked 2023-11-02
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Manitoba from another province.
Last checked 2023-11-02
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to British Columbia from other Canadian provinces.
Last checked 2023-11-03
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Nunavut.
Last checked 2023-11-02
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Alberta.
Last checked 2023-10-30
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test when traveling to Ontario from other provinces.
Last checked 2023-11-01
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Quebec.
Last checked 2023-11-01
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Saskatchewan.
Last checked 2023-11-01
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Newfoundland and Labrador from other provinces.
Last checked 2023-11-03
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Yukon.
Last checked 2023-10-31
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for Nova Scotia
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Nova Scotia from other provinces.
Last checked 2023-11-01