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North Korea passport holders need an eVisa for South Korea, applied for online before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset — not yet confirmed against an official source.
North Korea passport holders need an eVisa to enter South Korea. You apply online, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay the fee and receive the visa by email. Apply at least one to two weeks before your trip and print the approval — some airlines and border officers ask to see it on paper.
Whatever your visa status, South Korea applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:
South Korea lets 22 passports in without a visa, issues eVisas to 1 and requires an embassy visa from 87. Overall the North Korea passport ranks #195 in the world with 9 visa-free destinations.
Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a North Korea passport you can also visit 1 country in the region without a visa, including Tajikistan.
In the other direction, South Korea citizens need a visa to visit North Korea.
Entry requirements for South KoreaThe UK government says that to enter South Korea as a tourist for up to 90 days your passport must have an expiry date after the date you are leaving South Korea, and that on a long-term visa it should have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
UK FCDO — South Korea entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for short-term visitors to South Korea. The UK government says medical and dental care is usually of a good standard but can be expensive, and advises adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — South Korea travel advice: health✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
The UK government tells British travellers that they can enter South Korea for up to 90 days for short-term business or tourism and must have an onward or return ticket.
UK FCDO — South Korea entry requirements✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for South Korea.
Korea Visa Portal✓ Checked 25 Aug 2026
Korea's e-Arrival Card site says the card is free, can be filed starting 3 days before arrival, and holds the same validity as the paper arrival card. The K-ETA portal says K-ETA holders are exempt from submitting the arrival card.
e-Arrival Card (Ministry of Justice) — e-Arrival Card Guide✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
A foreigner who stays beyond the period of stay without an extension permit, or outside the scope of their status or period of stay, is punishable by imprisonment of up to 3 years or a fine of up to KRW 30 million. Such a foreigner may be deported.
Korea Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr) — Immigration Act✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
The Korea Customs Service says that if you enter with foreign currency, KRW notes or checks above USD 10,000 or the equivalent in total you must report it to customs, and that carrying means of payment of not more than USD 10,000 out of Korea requires no report.
Korea Customs Service — Declaration of foreign currency✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026
Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0); this answer comes from the Passport Index dataset (MIT). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.
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