Vietnam Visa RequirementsFor North Korea passport holders
North Korean citizens cannot travel to Vietnam in practice. Vietnam and North Korea maintain party-to-party ties as communist states, but the DPRK state prevents ordinary citizens from traveling internationally. Vietnam also enforces UN sanctions against North Korea.
North Korea passport holders must apply for an electronic visa (eVisa) online before traveling to Vietnam.
Authorized North Korean officials and party-to-party exchanges can travel to Vietnam through official diplomatic channels. No standard visa pathway exists for ordinary North Korean citizens.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
North Korea to Vietnam: What You Need to Know
Vietnam and North Korea have maintained communist party ties since the Korean War era, when Vietnam was an ally. Vietnam notably hosted the 2019 Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi, suggesting a degree of diplomatic openness. Vietnam enforces UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea. Despite the ideological affinity, ordinary North Korean citizens cannot travel to Vietnam due to DPRK state travel controls.
How to Get There
Defectors with South Korean citizenship can apply for Vietnam eVisas as South Korean nationals.
Money & Banking
Vietnam enforces UN financial sanctions against North Korea. Vietnamese banks apply sanctions screening measures.
Practical Tips
North Korean defectors who have obtained South Korean or other citizenship can travel to Vietnam. South Korean citizens can enter Vietnam with an eVisa.