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Do North Korea citizens need a visa for Romania?

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North Korea citizens need a visa to enter Romania. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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North Korea vs Romania: passport comparison

North Korea

9

visa-free countries

Global rank: #186 · mobility 67.8

Romania

119

visa-free countries

Global rank: #33 · mobility 167.2
8

countries both North Korea and Romania can enter visa-free together

North Korea + Romania: passport compatibility

32%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where North Korea and Romania travel together — by entry type:

8 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
133 access differs

Where North Korea and Romania can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (8)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only North Korea is visa-free (1)

Where to apply: Romania has no mission in North Korea

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
South Korea 493 km
Applications accepted in: Seoul
2
Japan 1,043 km
Applications accepted in: Tokyo
3
China 2,093 km
Applications accepted in: Beijing, Shanghai

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

How the entry rule changed: North Korea → Romania

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The North Korea → Romania rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the North Korea passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Romania: good to know

Bucharest

Capital

Romanian Leu (RON)

Currency

Eastern European Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+40

Calling code

Where else North Korea goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Romania

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do North Korea citizens need a visa for Romania?
North Korea citizens need a visa to enter Romania. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — North Korea or Romania?
The Romania passport is stronger: 119 visa-free countries versus 9. Global rank: North Korea #186, Romania #33.
Where can North Korea and Romania citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 8 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Romania?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between North Korea and Romania?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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