Vietnam Visa for North Korean citizens

Visa requirement for North Korean citizens summary:

Available Visas	Visa Requirements	Visa Information	Get This Visa
Business	Visa required	For business travelers holding North Korean passports who visit Vietnam for signing contacts, attending conferences or other business activities.	Get it as soon as Oct. 16, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Tourist	Visa required	For North Korean passport holders who visit Vietnam for tourism purposes.	Get it as soon as 11:30 - Friday - 16 October, 2026
Work	Visa required	For North Korean nationals who intend to work in Vietnam.
Student	Visa required	For students from North Korea who plan to study in Vietnam.

How to apply

North Korean passport holders or foreign passports living in North Korea can choose between 03 available methods below to apply for a visa to Vietnam.

E-visa application

To apply for an e-visa online from North Korea, please follow these steps:

1. Access our online e-visa application form.
2. Upload .jpg images of your North Korean passport data page and a 4x6cm photo.
3. Make the payment for the e-Visa fee (47 USD ~ 42300 KPW)
4. Wait 5-7 working days. The earliest possible would be , local Pyongyang time on .
5. Receive evisa by email or download it on our status page.

Apply at the embassy

To apply for a visa at the embassy/consulate of Vietnam in North Korea, the following documents are required:

• Valid passport for at least 06 months prior to your planned entry date (Travel documents or temporary passports may not be accepted)
• Application form (Click here to download)
• 02 recently taken passport sized photos (4*6cm)
• Visa application fees

Apply for visa on arrival

Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa for Vietnam for applicants who plan to arrive Vietnam by air from North Korea. The process involves 4 simple steps:

1. Submit an online form for the approval letter.
2. Receive the approval letter by Email in 2 working days.
3. Prepare photos, entry/exit form, stamping fee and the approval letter
4. Arrive at Vietnam airport, present all documents above to get the visa stamped on passport.

Tips:

Visa on arrival price (Price quoted in )

*Above price does NOT include stamping fee at Vietnam airport which is 25 USD for single entry (1 month/3 month) and 50 USD multiple entry (1 month/3 month). The price is quoted in KPW, click here to see our latest price in USD.

Eligible ports of entry

Travelers from North Korea can use the e-visa to enter at one of the following ports of entry/exit in Vietnam:

Ports of entry/exit	Types	Distance and travel time (from North Korea)
Noi Bai Int Airport (HAN) - Hanoi	International Airports	2743.0 km / 1704.4 miles (4 hours, 34 minutes)
Cat Bi Int Airport (HPH) - Hai Phong	International Airports	2718.0 km / 1688.9 miles (4 hours, 31 minutes)
Cam Ranh Int Airport (CXR) - Nha Trang	International Airports	3417.2 km / 2123.4 miles (5 hours, 41 minutes)
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)	International Airports	3782.3 km / 2350.2 miles (6 hours, 18 minutes)
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)	International Airports	3070.3 km / 1907.8 miles (5 hours, 7 minutes)
Phu Bai Int Airport (HUI)	International Airports	3065.8 km / 1905.0 miles (5 hours, 6 minutes)
Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC)	International Airports	3866.4 km / 2402.4 miles (6 hours, 26 minutes)
Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (SGN) - Ho Chi Minh City	International Airports	3661.2 km / 2274.9 miles (6 hours, 6 minutes)
Bo Y Landport	Landports	3235.3 km / 2010.3 miles (5 hours, 23 minutes)
Cha Lo Landport	Landports	3059.1 km / 1900.9 miles (5 hours, 5 minutes)
Cau Treo Landport	Landports	3032.8 km / 1884.5 miles (5 hours, 3 minutes)
Huu Nghi Landport	Landports	2618.4 km / 1627.0 miles (4 hours, 21 minutes)
Ha Tien Landport	Landports	3816.1 km / 2371.2 miles (6 hours, 21 minutes)
Lao Bao Landport	Landports	3107.4 km / 1930.8 miles (5 hours, 10 minutes)
Lao Cai Landport	Landports	2761.0 km / 1715.6 miles (4 hours, 36 minutes)
La Lay Landport	Landports	3114.4 km / 1935.2 miles (5 hours, 11 minutes)
Moc Bai Landport	Landports	3660.9 km / 2274.7 miles (6 hours, 6 minutes)
Mong Cai Landport	Landports	2576.6 km / 1601.0 miles (4 hours, 17 minutes)
Nam Can Landport	Landports	3007.0 km / 1868.5 miles (5 hours, 0 minutes)
Na Meo Landport	Landports	2900.4 km / 1802.2 miles (4 hours, 50 minutes)
Song Tien Landport	Landports	3729.6 km / 2317.4 miles (6 hours, 12 minutes)
Tinh Bien Landport	Landports	3772.8 km / 2344.3 miles (6 hours, 17 minutes)
Tay Trang Landport	Landports	2938.9 km / 1826.2 miles (4 hours, 53 minutes)
Xa Mat Landport	Landports	3613.5 km / 2245.3 miles (6 hours, 1 minutes)
Chan May Seaport	Seaports	3054.4 km / 1897.9 miles (5 hours, 5 minutes)
Da Nang Seaport	Seaports	3067.5 km / 1906.1 miles (5 hours, 6 minutes)
Duong Dong Seaport	Seaports	3863.3 km / 2400.5 miles (6 hours, 26 minutes)
Hon Gai Seaport	Seaports	2684.5 km / 1668.0 miles (4 hours, 28 minutes)
Hai Phong Seaport	Seaports	2716.4 km / 1687.9 miles (4 hours, 31 minutes)
Nha Trang Seaport	Seaports	3397.8 km / 2111.3 miles (5 hours, 39 minutes)
Quy Nhon Seaport	Seaports	3239.8 km / 2013.1 miles (5 hours, 23 minutes)
Ho Chi Minh City Seaport	Seaports	3659.2 km / 2273.7 miles (6 hours, 5 minutes)
Vung Tau Seaport	Seaports	3675.2 km / 2283.7 miles (6 hours, 7 minutes)

Travel information and facts

	North Korea	Vietnam	Differences
Local time	08:25 (16 October, 2026)	06:25 (16 October, 2026)	North Korea is 2.0 hours ahead Vietnam.
Population	25,874,218	98,083,605	72,209,387 fewer than Vietnam.
Current weather	light rain 19°C (Pyongyang)	light rain 32°C (Hanoi)	13°C lower than Vietnam
Distance	Pyongyang	Hanoi (2743.0 km / 1704.0 miles) Ho Chi Minh city (3661.0 km / 2275.0 miles)	Average distance is 3231 km or 2008 miles.
Today’s holiday	There are no holidays today in North Korea Upcoming holiday is December Solstice which will occur in 2 months.	The next public holiday in Vietnam is Oct. 20, 2026 which will start in 3 days, 17 hours (Pyongyang local time)