Greece Visa RequirementsFor North Korea passport holders
North Korean citizens cannot travel to Greece. Greece, as an EU member, enforces EU sanctions against North Korea.
North Korea passport holders require a visa to enter Greece.
No visa pathway exists for ordinary North Korean citizens for travel to Greece. Official North Korean contact with Greece, if any, occurs through third-party diplomatic channels.
Greece 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 Greece: What You Need to Know
Greece participates in EU sanctions against North Korea. Greece does not maintain diplomatic relations with North Korea. EU comprehensive sanctions apply fully in Greece, covering visa restrictions on designated individuals and comprehensive economic measures.
How to Get There
South Korean citizens, including naturalized North Korean defectors, travel to Greece visa-free as part of the EU-South Korea arrangement.
Money & Banking
Financial transactions with North Korea are prohibited under EU regulations in Greece. Greek banks apply EU financial sanctions screening.
Practical Tips
North Korean defectors who have obtained South Korean or other citizenship can travel to Greece as citizens of their adopted countries.