Bangladesh
North Korea
North Korea visa for Bangladeshi citizens
Entry requirement
Bangladeshi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
Where Bangladeshi citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Bangladesh on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 675 km
- 1,422 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Khlong Luang1,521 km
จังหวัด ปทุมธานี 태국, Khlong Luang
The nearest North Korean missions to Dhaka are in Kathmandu, Nepal (675 km from Dhaka), Vientiane, Laos (1,422 km) and Khlong Luang, Thailand (1,521 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Bangladesh is decided by North Korea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
North Korean citizens travelling to Bangladesh
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Travel advice for North Korea
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Bangladesh to North Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates North Korea at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 April 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to the whole of North Korea (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for North Korea (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bangladeshi citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Bangladeshi citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bangladeshi citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Bangladesh. Bangladeshi citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Bangladesh from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Bangladeshi citizens
China and Russia require Bangladeshi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Bangladesh
North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Bangladeshi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Bangladesh?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Bangladesh. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Kathmandu, Nepal, 675 km from Dhaka.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Bangladesh, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Bangladeshi citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for North Korea obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.