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title: North Korea visa for citizens of Syria
description: Citizens of Syria need a visa for North Korea and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# North Korea visa for citizens of Syria

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

*Not yet cross-checked · last checked 2026-06-27. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Tourist Visa (Single Entry)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statements for last 3 months

## How to apply

1. **Obtain invitation letter** — Arrange a tour with an authorized DPRK travel agency to receive an invitation letter
2. **Prepare documents** — Gather all required documents including passport, photos, and financial proofs
3. **Contact the nearest North Korean embassy** — Syria has no DPRK embassy; apply at the embassy in Beijing or a designated consulate
4. **Submit application in person** — Visit the embassy during working hours with all documents and pay the visa fee
5. **Wait for processing** — Processing times vary; check with the embassy for updates
6. **Collect passport with visa** — Return to the embassy to retrieve your passport and verify visa details

## Documents checklist

- **Passport with at least 6 months validity** (Identity): Must contain at least 2 blank pages
- **Visa application form** (Identity): Fully completed and signed
- **Passport-size photographs (2)** (Identity): White background, 35x45mm
- **Invitation letter from DPRK tourism company or sponsor** (Travel): Issued by an authorized North Korean travel agency
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel): Detailed day-by-day plan
- **Flight reservation** (Travel): Round-trip or onward ticket
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): Confirmed booking in North Korea
- **Proof of employment or student status** (Employment): Letter from employer or school
- **Bank statement for last 3 months** (Financial): Sufficient funds for stay
- **Travel insurance covering DPRK** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory
- **Copy of previous visas (if any)** (Supporting, optional): To show travel history

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of USD 500 for stay
- Bank statements
- Sponsorship letter

Must show sufficient funds for the entire trip

## Good to know

- Syrian citizens may face additional security checks due to political relations
- No DPRK embassy in Syria; applications must be submitted via a third-country embassy

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds** — Provide bank statements showing sufficient balance for the trip
- **Incomplete invitation letter** — Ensure the invitation is issued by an authorized DPRK travel agency and includes all required details
- **Invalid passport validity** — Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Syria need a visa for North Korea and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Tourist Visa (Single Entry).

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

Passport with at least 6 months validity; Visa application form; Passport-size photographs (2); Invitation letter from DPRK tourism company or sponsor; Travel itinerary; Flight reservation; and 5 more.

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

At least 6 months.

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- [North Korea visa for every passport](/visa/north-korea)
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