Belarus
North Korea
North Korea visa for Belarusian citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Belarusian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
North Korean missions in Belarus
- Embassy of North Korea in Minsk
1-ы Сморгаўскі завулак 16, Мінск
North Korea has 1 mission in Belarus, with its embassy in Minsk.
North Korean citizens travelling to Belarus
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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.
Before travelling from Belarus to North Korea, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Belarusian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Belarusian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Belarusian citizens apply
In Belarus, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Minsk, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for Belarusian citizens
China and Russia admit Belarusian citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Belarus
North Korean citizens need a visa for Belarus, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Belarus and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Belarusian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the North Korean embassy in Belarus?
The North Korean embassy in Belarus is in Minsk.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Belarus?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Belarus, obtained before travel.
Can Belarusian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Belarusian 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.