You need a visa for New Zealand if you have a North Korean passport
These visas exist for New Zealand, 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.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. North Korean citizens need a visa for New Zealand. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.
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What New Zealand 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 3+ months beyond departure
- Return ticket or funds to purchase one
- NZD 1,000/month or NZD 400/month if prepaid
- Travel insurance highly recommended
- Clean biosecurity declaration required
- IVL levy payment (NZD 35) for most visitors
A look at New Zealand
Queenstown — Adventure capital of New Zealand and a must-visit destination 
Working holiday makers contribute to New Zealand's wine and agriculture industries 
Your IVL levy helps protect New Zealand's unique native ecosystems 
Auckland Airport welcomes millions of visitors to Aotearoa each year
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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.