Can I apply for Vietnam e-visa if I am citizens of North Korea?
No, citizens of North Korea are not eligible for Vietnam e-visa
From 01 Feb 2019, under Decision 17/2019/NĐ-CP of the Government of Vietnam, there are 80 countries which citizens of it are eligible to apply online for Vietnam e-visa (an e-visa is a single entry valid for staying 30 days). We checked but not found North Korea national in this list, therefore, citizens of North Korea should choose two options below to get a visa for Vietnam
Options for citizens of North Korea getting a visa for Vietnam:
- Visa On Arrival – Apply online for pre-approval then pick up your visa on arrival at the airport
- Apply for a visa at the embassy of Vietnam in the North Korea
Should I apply for a visa at the embassy of Vietnam in the North Korea or apply online for pre-approval then pick up my visa on arrival at the airport of Vietnam ?
Of course making the visa application online from home or workplace is convenient for you. You can stay at home or office to fill the online application form then wait 2 working days to receive the visa approval letter via email, then print a copy of the visa approval letter to show for boarding and show on arrival (at the airport of Vietnam) to pick up your visa. Sound great !
However, visa on arrival Vietnam is now available at the International Airports of Vietnam only. You should go to the consulate or embassy of Vietnam to apply for a visa beforehand if you want to visit Vietnam via land crossing or by ship, by motorbike ….
Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Pyongyang, North Korea (DPRK)
Address : 7 Munsu Str.Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)
General line: 00-84-(0)99-274-044; Fax: 00-84-(0)99-274-0039
Email: vnembassydprk@mofa.gov.vn
Website: https://vnembassy-pyongyang.mofa.gov.vn/
Working time : Monday – Friday: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
The Embassy of Vietnam will be closed on the public holidays of both Vietnam and the Democratic People Republic of Korea (DPRK).
