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North Korea
North Korea visa for Burundian citizens
Entry requirement
Burundian citizens 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 Burundian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Burundi on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 513 km
- 1,629 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Luanda1,946 km
Avenida Pedro de C. Vandunem-Loy, Luanda
The nearest North Korean missions to Gitega are in Kampala, Uganda (513 km from Gitega), Kinshasa, DR Congo (1,629 km) and Luanda, Angola (1,946 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Burundi; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Burundi
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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.
For a trip from Burundi to North Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Burundian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Burundian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Burundian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Burundi. Burundian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Burundi from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Burundian citizens
China and Russia require Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Burundi
North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Burundian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Burundi?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Burundi. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Kampala, Uganda, 513 km from Gitega.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Burundi?
North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Burundi, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Burundian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Burundian 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.