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Bhutan
Bhutan visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
Bhutan requires a visa from North Korean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Bhutan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Bhutan visa?
Tourist e-visa with Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days from the date of entry
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Reviewed within five working days of a complete application
Bhutan’s tourist visa costs US$40 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is immi.gov.bt. Processing time, as Bhutan states it: Reviewed within five working days of a complete application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days from the date of entry.
Where to apply in North Korea
Bhutan 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.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to North Korea
BhutanNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Bhutan
Travel advice for Bhutan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
North Korean citizens planning a trip to Bhutan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Bhutan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 3 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Bhutan (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Bhutan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Bhutan
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Bhutan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Bhutan is applied for online on its official government portal; North Korean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Bhutan’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
China and India require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Bhutanese citizens travelling to North Korea
Bhutanese citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Bhutan requires a visa from North Korean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Bhutan in North Korea?
No. Bhutan has no embassy in North Korea.
How much does the Bhutan tourist visa cost?
Bhutan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Reviewed within five working days of a complete application.
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Bhutanese citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter Bhutan visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Bhutan.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.