Myanmar
North Korea
North Korea visa for citizens of Myanmar
Entry requirement
Citizens of Myanmar 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 citizens of Myanmar apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Myanmar on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 712 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Khlong Luang796 km
จังหวัด ปทุมธานี 태국, Khlong Luang
- Embassy of North Korea in Hanoi1,022 km
Phố Cao Bá Quát 25, 10329 Hà Nội
Measured from Nay Pyi Taw, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Vientiane, Laos (712 km), Khlong Luang, Thailand (796 km) and Hanoi, Vietnam (1,022 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Myanmar; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Myanmar
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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 Myanmar 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of Myanmar can stay in North Korea
How long citizens of Myanmar 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 Myanmar apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Myanmar. Citizens of Myanmar apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Myanmar from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for citizens of Myanmar
China requires citizens of Myanmar to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Myanmar
North Korean citizens need a visa for Myanmar, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Myanmar need a visa for North Korea?
Citizens of Myanmar must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Myanmar?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Myanmar. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Vientiane, Laos, 712 km from Nay Pyi Taw.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Myanmar?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Myanmar, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Myanmar enter North Korea visa-free?
No; citizens of Myanmar 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.