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title: North Korea visa for citizens of Mauritius
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# North Korea visa for citizens of Mauritius

Citizens of Mauritius need a visa for North Korea and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Not yet cross-checked · last checked 2026-06-26. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://www.vfsglobal.com/en/individuals/index.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Tourist visa (single entry, ~90 days validity, up to 30 days stay)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement for last 3 months showing sufficient balance

## How to apply

1. **Secure an official invitation from a DPRK-approved travel agency** — All tourism to North Korea must be arranged through an authorized agency that provides the invitation letter.
2. **Complete the visa application form** — Fill in the DPRK visa application form with accurate personal and travel details.
3. **Gather required documents** — Collect passport, photos, invitation, flight itinerary, hotel booking, insurance, bank statement, employment letter, and tour program.
4. **Submit application in person at the DPRK embassy or consulate** — Visit the diplomatic mission covering your jurisdiction (e.g., Beijing, Moscow, Hanoi) to submit documents and pay fees.
5. **Provide biometrics (fingerprints and photograph)** — Biometric enrollment is done at the embassy during the appointment.
6. **Pay visa processing fee** — Pay the visa fee (exact amount varies); usually in cash or money order in local currency or USD.
7. **Wait for visa processing** — Processing typically takes several weeks; check with the embassy for current timelines.
8. **Collect passport with visa in person or by courier** — Retrieve your passport with the visa sticker from the embassy as instructed.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity and blank pages** (Identity)
- **Completed visa application form** (Identity)
- **Passport-size colour photographs (35x45mm, white background)** (Identity)
- **Invitation letter from DPRK-approved tour operator or official entity** (Supporting)
- **Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary** (Travel)
- **Hotel booking or accommodation proof in North Korea** (Travel)
- **Travel insurance covering the entire stay** (Travel)
- **Bank statement for the last 3 months** (Financial)
- **Employment letter or proof of occupation** (Employment)
- **Tour program itinerary from booking agency** (Supporting)
- **Copy of previous visas (if applicable)** (Supporting, optional)

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement for last 3 months

## Good to know

- North Korea strictly controls tourism; non-adherence to tour itinerary can cause deportation.
- Visas are single-entry only and must be used within the validity period.
- You cannot apply independently; all applications must be sponsored by a DPRK-approved tour agency.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or inconsistent application form** — Double-check all fields and ensure information matches supporting documents.
- **Lack of approved invitation letter** — Use a recognized tour agency authorized by the DPRK government.
- **Insufficient passport validity or blank pages** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond entry and has at least 2 blank pages.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Mauritius need a visa for North Korea?

Citizens of Mauritius need a visa for North Korea and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Tourist visa (single entry, ~90 days validity, up to 30 days stay).

### How long can citizens of Mauritius stay in North Korea?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Mauritius need for North Korea?

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity and blank pages; Completed visa application form; Passport-size colour photographs (35x45mm, white background); Invitation letter from DPRK-approved tour operator or official entity; Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary; Hotel booking or accommodation proof in North Korea; and 5 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for North Korea?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://www.vfsglobal.com/en/individuals/index.html

## Sources

- [Welcome to VFS Global | For Individuals | Home](https://www.vfsglobal.com/en/individuals/index.html)
- [Visas - U.S. Embassy & Consulate in the Republic of Korea](https://kr.usembassy.gov/visas/)
- Visa requirements for North Korean citizens - Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org, third-party site)

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