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Russia visa for citizens of North Korea

Citizens of North Korea need an e-visa to travel to Russia. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 4 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $99, government fee included.

For citizens of North Korea: the passport opens 8 countries visa-free; Pyongyang — Moscow: ≈ 6,410 km, about 8.5 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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How much does a Russia visa cost for citizens of North Korea?

Tourist, 30 days, single entryGovernment fee: $52 · Valid for: 120 days$99
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Can I travel to Russia without a visa on a North Korea passport?

No: citizens of North Korea need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $99, with no embassy visit.

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Russia visa rules at a glance

  • With a North Korea passport you can visit 8 countries visa-free, 26 with a visa on arrival and 55 with an e-visa; 107 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the North Korea passport ranks 196th of 199.
  • North Korea passport: visa-free access to 8 countries; Russia passport: 79.
  • Citizens of North Korea and Russia can travel together visa-free to 8 countries, for example: Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Palestine, Seychelles, Haiti, Dominica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Guyana.
  • North Korea and Russia share a border, so you can also travel overland.
  • Citizens of Russia, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to North Korea. North Korea visa for citizens of Russia

Travelling to Russia: good to know

  • Pyongyang — Moscow: about 6,410 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 8.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +3 hours.
  • Local time: Pyongyang 12:00 — Moscow 15:00.
  • Local currency: Russian Ruble.
  • Languages: Russian.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ RUB 84.
  • Russia is the 36th closest of 195 destinations open to citizens of North Korea.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of North Korea:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Russia

Visa rules for Russia for citizens of countries bordering North Korea:

Official portal: evisa.kdmid.ru

How to get a Russia visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Pyongyang — Moscow?

About 8.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 6,410 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Russia?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +3 hours.

Do citizens of Russia need a visa for North Korea?

Citizens of Russia, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to North Korea.

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