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🇰🇵 North Korea Visa Requirements from 🇮🇷 Iran

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Visa Information

Visa Type

Standard Visa

Difficulty Level

Hard

Requirements

  • 1.Official invitation from a North Korean entity (e.g., state-run tourism agency like Korea International Travel Company or Korean Youth Travel Company)
  • 2.Completed visa application form
  • 3.Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay)
  • 4.Recent passport-sized photographs
  • 5.Detailed itinerary approved by North Korean authorities
  • 6.Proof of financial means to cover the trip
  • 7.Letter of employment/student status (if applicable)
  • 8.Payment for visa fees (amount often varies and is confirmed during application process)
  • 9.Interview at a North Korean embassy/consulate (if available and required)

Important Notes

Tourism to North Korea is highly restricted and must be arranged through specific state-approved tour operators. Independent travel is not permitted. All visitors are accompanied by government-appointed guides at all times. Visa approval is not guaranteed and can be denied without explanation. Direct diplomatic relations between Iran and North Korea exist, but visa processing details are highly opaque and subject to change. The cost and processing time are not publicly disclosed and are handled directly through the tour operator and North Korean authorities.

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