Get a Korea - North Visa

Tourist Travel Requirements for an Korea - North Visa for UK Citizens

Visa Conditions

Visas are only granted to those who have booked through officially recognised travel companies and must be arranged by an authorised tourism partner

Personal Application Only

Visas are only issued on the basis of a government invitation. Please contact CIBTvisas for advice once the government authorised invitation has been received

When is the best time to apply for my Korea - North visa?
The best time to apply for your Korea - North visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion.
Do I have to send you my passport to get a Korea - North visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Korea - North visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application by a secure method, such as a guaranteed postal service or courier.