Bulgaria
North Korea
North Korea visa for Bulgarian citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Bulgarian 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 Bulgaria
North Korea has 1 mission in Bulgaria, with its embassy in Sofia.
North Korean citizens travelling to Bulgaria
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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 Bulgaria 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 Bulgarian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Bulgarian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bulgarian citizens apply
In Bulgaria, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Sofia, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for Bulgarian citizens
China and South Korea admit Bulgarian citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Bulgaria
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Bulgaria. The rule is the same in both directions between Bulgaria and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Bulgarian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the North Korean embassy in Bulgaria?
The North Korean embassy in Bulgaria is in Sofia.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Bulgaria.
Can Bulgarian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Bulgarian 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.