Romania→North Korea
Romania to North Korea
What should I do before I travel?
Apply for a physical visa at a North Korean embassy or consulate in advance of travel; the embassy or consulate in Romania can accept applications. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry. Carry your passport as the travel document for the trip. Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry.
What happens at the border?
Arrival registration for North Korea is required and must be completed online.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit North Korea?
Romanian citizens require a visa to enter North Korea. You must obtain a physical visa in advance from a North Korean embassy or consulate.
How do I get the permission to enter North Korea?
The required permission is a physical visa applied for in advance at a North Korean embassy or consulate. The visa is obtained by submitting your application to that diplomatic mission.
Can I use the same visa to leave and re-enter North Korea multiple times?
The visa granted for this route is valid for a single entry only. You must use that one entry when you arrive; the visa does not permit multiple entries.
How long must my passport be valid for travel to North Korea?
Your Romanian passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into North Korea. The only accepted travel document listed is a passport.
Is there any arrival registration for tourists to North Korea?
Arrival registration is required and must be completed online. You should complete the online arrival registration as part of your arrival process.
Do I have to travel outside Romania to apply for a North Korean visa?
North Korea keeps an embassy or consulate in Romania, so you can apply for the required visa without leaving Romania by submitting your application to that embassy or consulate.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
- 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 3Complete the arrival registration
Online
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: North Korea — worth having if your documents are lost.
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