Bhutan
North Korea
North Korea visa for Bhutanese citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Bhutanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Bhutanese citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Bhutan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 427 km
- 1,700 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Hanoi1,789 km
Phố Cao Bá Quát 25, 10329 Hà Nội
Measured from Thimphu, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Kathmandu, Nepal (427 km), Vientiane, Laos (1,700 km) and Hanoi, Vietnam (1,789 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Bhutan; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Bhutan
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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 Bhutan 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Bhutanese citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Bhutanese citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bhutanese citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Bhutan. Bhutanese citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Bhutan from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Bhutanese citizens
China requires Bhutanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Bhutan
North Korean citizens need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Bhutanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Bhutan?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Bhutan. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Kathmandu, Nepal, 427 km from Thimphu.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Bhutanese citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Bhutanese 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.