Burkina Faso
North Korea
North Korea visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Entry requirement
Citizens of Burkina Faso 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 citizens of Burkina Faso apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Burkina Faso on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Abuja1,050 km
Diplomatic Drive 350, Abuja
- 1,742 km
- 2,625 km
The nearest North Korean missions to Ouagadougou are in Abuja, Nigeria (1,050 km from Ouagadougou), Dakar, Senegal (1,742 km) and Kinshasa, DR Congo (2,625 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso
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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 Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso can stay in North Korea
How long citizens of Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Burkina Faso. Citizens of Burkina Faso apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Burkina Faso from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso
China and Russia require citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
North Korean citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for North Korea?
Citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Burkina Faso?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Burkina Faso. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Abuja, Nigeria, 1,050 km from Ouagadougou.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter North Korea visa-free?
No; citizens of Burkina Faso 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.