Brunei
North Korea
North Korea visa for Bruneian citizens
Entry requirement
Bruneian 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 Bruneian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Brunei on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,327 km
- 1,527 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Khlong Luang1,868 km
จังหวัด ปทุมธานี 태국, Khlong Luang
The nearest North Korean missions to Bandar Seri Begawan are in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (1,327 km from Bandar Seri Begawan), Jakarta, Indonesia (1,527 km) and Khlong Luang, Thailand (1,868 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Brunei; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Brunei
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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.
Bruneian citizens planning a trip to North Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Bruneian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Bruneian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bruneian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Brunei. Bruneian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Brunei from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Bruneian citizens
China, South Korea and Russia admit Bruneian citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Brunei
North Korean citizens need a visa for Brunei, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Brunei and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bruneian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Bruneian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Brunei?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Brunei. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 1,327 km from Bandar Seri Begawan.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Brunei?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Brunei, obtained before travel.
Can Bruneian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Bruneian 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.