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North Korea
North Korea visa for Belgian citizens
Entry requirement
Belgian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
- 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 Belgian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Belgium on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in London331 km
Gunnersbury Avenue 73, W5 4LP London
- Embassy of North Korea in Bern492 km
Pourtalèsstrasse 43, 3074 Muri bei Bern
- Embassy of North Korea in Berlin649 km
Glinkastraße 7, 10117 Berlin
The nearest North Korean missions to Brussels are in London, the United Kingdom (331 km from Brussels), Bern, Switzerland (492 km) and Berlin, Germany (649 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Belgium 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 Belgium
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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 Belgium 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).
Good to know
How long Belgian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Belgian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Belgian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Belgium. Belgian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Belgium from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Belgian citizens
China and South Korea admit Belgian citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Belgium
North Korean citizens need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Belgium and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Belgian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Belgium?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Belgium. The nearest North Korean embassy is in London, the United Kingdom, 331 km from Brussels.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Belgium?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel.
Can Belgian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Belgian 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.