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You need a visa for North Korea if you have a Spanish passport

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

Travelling to North Korea Visa required

Frequently asked questions

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

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What North Korea 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 6+ months with 4 blank pages
  • Passport photos 35x45mm, white background
  • Confirmed tour booking with authorized operator
  • Complete travel itinerary with entry/exit dates
  • Proof of sufficient funds for tour costs
  • Comprehensive travel and medical insurance

A look at North Korea

  • Grand Monument on Mansu Hill in Pyongyang with bronze statues of North Korean leaders
    Pyongyang - Capital city of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
  • Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang with government buildings and citizens
    Kim Il Sung Square - Central plaza in Pyongyang for national celebrations
  • Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang with traditional Korean architecture
    Arch of Triumph - Commemorative monument in central Pyongyang
  • Ryugyong Hotel and Pyongyang cityscape at dusk with modern buildings
    Pyongyang skyline featuring the iconic Ryugyong Hotel pyramid structure

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