Germany Visa RequirementsFor North Korea passport holders
North Korean citizens cannot travel to Germany. Germany is a major EU power that enforces EU sanctions against North Korea. Germany has no diplomatic relations with North Korea and does not host a North Korean embassy.
North Korea passport holders require a visa to enter Germany.
No visa pathway exists for ordinary North Korean citizens for travel to Germany. Any official North Korean presence in Germany occurs only at multilateral events in third countries.
Germany is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
North Korea to Germany: What You Need to Know
Germany is one of the leading EU members in supporting strong sanctions against North Korea. Germany does not maintain diplomatic relations with North Korea. German authorities have been active in prosecuting violations of North Korea sanctions, including sanctions evasion schemes. EU comprehensive sanctions apply fully in Germany.
How to Get There
South Korean citizens, including naturalized North Korean defectors, can travel to Germany visa-free under the EU-South Korea arrangement.
Money & Banking
Germany enforces EU financial sanctions against North Korea. German banks apply strict compliance measures for any transaction involving North Korean-linked entities.
Practical Tips
North Korean defectors who obtain South Korean or other citizenship can travel to Germany as citizens of their new countries.