South African visa for North Korean citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For North Korean citizens to enter South Africa for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
Evisa | South Africa e-visa for North Korean citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | South Africa visa on arrival for North Korean citizens | Not Available |
South Africa tourist visa requirements:
- Holding North Korean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in South Africa.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from South Africa.
If you are looking for South Africa visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from North Korea, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of South Africa nearest your place of residence.
- Seoul: The Embassy of in Seoul, ~ 314.78 kilometers (195.60 mi) away from Pyongyang, North Korea. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 56 minutes).
- Beijing: The Embassy of in Beijing, ~ 941.06 kilometers (584.75 mi) away from Pyongyang, North Korea. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 26 minutes).
South Africa visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest South Africa diplomatic mission offices to North Korea for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from North Korea traveling to South Africa from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (North Korea) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 96 | N/A |
2009 | 70 | -27.08% |
2010 | 81 | 15.71% |
2011 | 83 | 2.47% |
2012 | 92 | 10.84% |
2013 | 95 | 3.26% |
2014 | 95 | 0.00% |
2015 | 89 | -6.32% |
2016 | 100 | 12.36% |
2017 | 103 | 3.00% |
2018 | 105 | 1.94% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
South Africa & North Korea comparison
South Africa's area is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi), while the area of North Korea is approximately 120,410 km2 (46,490 sq mi). This means North Korea is 10.07 times smaller than South Africa.
As of April 2024, South Africa's population is ~62.3 million people - 36,112,771 more people than the population of North Korea.
We have highlighted South Africa & North Korea’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
South Africa | North Korea | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 62,345,294 | 26,232,523 | 36.1 million more people live in South Africa than North Korea |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 124 | 52 | South Africa has 72 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with North Korea. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 67 | 9 | South Africa passport holders can visit 58 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 197 | 19 | South African hosts 178 more foreign missions than North Korea. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from North Korea travel to South Africa in one year?
The number of visitors from North Korea visiting South Africa in 2018 was approximately 105.
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Useful Information
- Pretoria to Pyongyang: 12634.14 km (7850.49 mi)
- Travel time: 26 hours 19 minutes
This page was last updated on: April 2024