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Belarus visa for North Korean citizens

Visa required

Belarus requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Belarus visa?

Visa-free stay and short-term (C) visa for tourism and private visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Visa-free: the period set for your nationality (often 30 days); C visas are valid for up to 90 days; tourist visas up to 30 days.
Fee
€60
Processing time
5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing.

Apply on MFA of Belarus: visa information

All visa types for Belarus

Belarus’ tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is mfa.gov.by. Processing time, as Belarus states it: 5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: the period set for your nationality (often 30 days); C visas are valid for up to 90 days; tourist visas up to 30 days.

Where North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Belarus

Belarus has no embassy or consulate in North Korea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Belarusian missions to Pyongyang are in Seoul, South Korea (199 km from Pyongyang), Beijing, China (805 km) and Tokyo, Japan (1,290 km). Belarus sets which of its missions takes applications from North Korea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Belarusian citizens travelling to North Korea

BelarusNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Belarus

Travel advice for Belarus

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
  • German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

North Korean citizens planning a trip to Belarus can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Belarus at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Belarus (updated 10 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Belarus (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long North Korean citizens can stay in Belarus

How long North Korean citizens may stay in Belarus is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How North Korean citizens apply

Belarus has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Belarus accredited to North Korea from abroad; the official visa portal of Belarus names the right place.

Belarus’ neighbours for North Korean citizens

Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine and Latvia require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Belarusian citizens travelling to North Korea

Belarusian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Belarus.

Frequently asked questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Belarus?

Belarus requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Belarus in North Korea?

No. Belarus has no embassy in North Korea. The nearest Belarusian embassy is in Seoul, South Korea, 199 km from Pyongyang.

How much does the Belarus tourist visa cost?

Belarus’ official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 5 working days; 2 working days with urgent processing.

Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for North Korea?

Belarusian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.

Can North Korean citizens enter Belarus visa-free?

No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Belarus 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.