Diplomatic Visa (외교비자)

The diplomatic visa is an entry authorization specifically for accredited diplomats, embassy staff, and high-level government personnel assigned to represent their home countries in the DPRK. This visa is rooted in international protocols, specifically the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, to which North Korea is a party. It fills the essential gap of providing legal status and necessary privileges to foreign representatives, facilitating bilateral relations and consular functions.

This visa is exclusively for holders of valid diplomatic or official passports who are on official government business. It is typically issued on a reciprocal basis, often free of charge, and requires an official letter of invitation or a diplomatic note from the sending government. Its distinctive nature lies in the legal immunities and privileges it confers, which are managed through formal state-to-state communication rather than standard commercial or tourism channels.