- Address
- Pourtalèsstrasse 43, 3074 Muri bei Bern
North Korea
Switzerland
North Korean Embassy in Switzerland
1 embassy
North Korea is represented in Switzerland by 1 mission: an embassy in Bern. Swiss citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
North Korean Embassy in Bern
The North Korean embassy is in Bern, the capital of Switzerland, at Pourtalèsstrasse 43, 3074 Muri bei Bern.
North Korea visa for Swiss citizens
SwitzerlandNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Switzerland
North KoreaSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of North Korea
Swiss citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. In Switzerland, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Bern, or to a visa centre working for North Korea.
Switzerland’s missions in North Korea
Missions of Switzerland in North Korea (1)
In return, Switzerland has 1 mission in North Korea, but no embassy there on record.
Good to know
North Korea in Switzerland
Worldwide, North Korea has 38 missions in 35 countries; one of them is in Switzerland.
Travel to Switzerland for North Korean citizens
North Korean citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel. In Switzerland, North Korean citizens can turn to the North Korean embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the North Korean embassy in Switzerland is closed
The North Korean embassy in Switzerland closes on Switzerland’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day (Neujahr) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Ascension Day (Auffahrt) on Thursday 6 May 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the North Korean embassy in Switzerland?
The North Korean embassy is in Bern, at Pourtalèsstrasse 43, 3074 Muri bei Bern.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Swiss citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Does Switzerland have an embassy in North Korea?
Not on record: Switzerland has 1 mission in North Korea, but no embassy.