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title: North Korea visa for citizens of Tonga
description: Citizens of Tonga need a visa for North Korea and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# North Korea visa for citizens of Tonga

Citizens of Tonga 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 · Visa · Tourist (single entry)
- **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

## How to apply

1. **Contact embassy** — Contact the North Korean embassy in your region to schedule an appointment
2. **Prepare documents** — Gather all required documents including invitation letter from a North Korean travel agency
3. **Submit application in person** — Attend appointment at the embassy and submit documents and biometrics
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the visa fee at the embassy (amount varies by nationality)
5. **Wait for processing** — Processing time varies; check with embassy for current timeline
6. **Collect passport** — Return to embassy to collect passport with visa (or by mail if arranged)

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- **Visa application form** (Supporting): Completed and signed
- **Passport photo** (Identity): 2 recent passport-sized photos
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel): Confirmed return ticket and hotel booking
- **Invitation letter** (Supporting): From North Korean travel agency
- **Bank statement** (Financial): Last 3 months
- **Employment letter** (Employment): Stating position and leave approval
- **Travel insurance** (Travel): Covering entire stay
- **Copy of passport data page** (Identity)
- **Visa fee payment receipt** (Supporting)

## Good to know

- North Korea visa is extremely difficult to obtain for Tonga passport holders; approval is rare and requires a pre-arranged tour with a government-approved agency

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect documents** — Double-check all requirements with the embassy
- **No invitation from an approved travel agency** — Arrange tour through a North Korean government-approved agency first

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Tonga need a visa for North Korea and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visa · Tourist (single entry).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Passport; Visa application form; Passport photo; Travel itinerary; Invitation letter; Bank statement; and 4 more.

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

At least 6 months.

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