Botswana
North Korea
North Korea visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
North Korea requires citizens of Botswana 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 citizens of Botswana apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Pretoria275 km
Waterpoort Street 958, Pretoria
- Embassy of North Korea in Luanda2,210 km
Avenida Pedro de C. Vandunem-Loy, Luanda
- 2,532 km
Measured from Gaborone, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (275 km), Luanda, Angola (2,210 km) and Kinshasa, DR Congo (2,532 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Botswana; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Botswana
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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 Botswana 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 citizens of Botswana can stay in North Korea
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Botswana apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Botswana from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Russia admits citizens of Botswana visa-free. China requires citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Botswana
North Korean citizens need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Botswana?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Botswana. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 275 km from Gaborone.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Botswana?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Botswana, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Botswana enter North Korea visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana 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.