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How to get a North Korea visa from Rwanda
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Rwandan passport holders travelling to North Korea.
Visa types & fees
1 visa option for travelling to North Korea.
Tourist visa
Application requirements
Documents Rwandan applicants need to provide.
- A valid national passport with at least 6 months of validity.
- Two blank passport pages for stamps.
- A photocopy of the passport.
- Two passport-sized photographs.
- Documents showing ties with resident country.
- Photocopy of a valid travel document.
- A bank statement dating back to at least 3 months from the application period.
- A proof of financial capability that would last for the duration of stay.
- Return flight ticket to Rwanda.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The North Korea tourist visa is issued to people who want to enter North Korea for tourism and research purposes.
- The visa is issued on a separate paper (tourist card) and not on your passport.
- Because North Korea is bordered to the North West by China, travelers may have to connect to North Korea through China.
- To get into North Korea, tourists must join either a group tour or a private tour. Individuals are not allowed to go into Korea on their own or even process their visa by themselves. They are to be accompanied by tour guides whether in groups or as individuals.
- Rules and regulations laid down by the state for foreigners must be duly followed to avoid harsh treatments.
- All tourists groups have to be approved and guided.
- The tour group is responsible for getting your approved visa at the North Korea consulate in your country.
- Note that interactions between foreign tourists and local people are controlled. Locals of North Korea also do not appreciate foreigners taking their pictures without their consent.
- It should be noted that journalists are not given free access to information in the country except on special occasions that would be highly scrutinized by military officers.
- Sometimes, the North Korea border officials confiscate cell phones of visitors only to return them on their departure date.
- Tourists are strongly advised to have a valid travel insurance before setting out to North Korea.
- The tourist visa is so far the only visa that can be processed for entry into North Korea.
Where to apply
North Korea embassy & visa application centers in Rwanda.
Kigali
| Day | Opens | Closes |
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| Mon | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 | 16:00 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Korea a war-torn zone
No, It is not. North Korea is a communist country with strong military capabilities. Visitors should be aware that there is an ongoing feud between North Korea and South Korea.
Are North Korean rules very rigid
Yes, the rules set by the government of North Korea are very rigid and must be followed strictly. There are severe punishments for non-conforming citizens and visitors.
Is the use of phones prohibited in North Korea
No, phones can be used in North Korea but local sims are to be gotten in the country. Religious, pornographic, and political materials are the prohibited things in the country.
It is also important to note that the activities carried out on the phones might be monitored.
How safe is North Korea
Movement in North Korea is highly monitored and there are security officers everywhere so it is safe for tourists. It is however necessary to keep personal belongings safe.