North Korea
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Brazil visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens need a visa for Brazil, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Brazil visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pyongyang.itamaraty.gov.br
Which Brazil visa?
Visit visa (VIVIS) and visa-free visits
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year
Apply on Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Istambul – Visto de visita
Brazil’s official site for the tourist visa is gov.br. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year.
Brazilian missions in North Korea
- Embassy of Brazil in Pyongyang
3 Munsudong, nº 41, Distrito de Taedonggang, Pyongyang
Brazil has 1 mission in North Korea, with its embassy in Pyongyang.
Brazilian citizens travelling to North Korea
BrazilNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Brazil
Travel advice for Brazil
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the 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.
North Korean citizens planning a trip to Brazil can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Brazil at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Brazil (updated 5 November 2026).
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Brazil
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Brazil is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
In North Korea, applications go to the Brazilian embassy in Pyongyang, or to a visa centre acting for Brazil; fees, documents and processing times are published by Brazil.
Brazil’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Guyana admits North Korean citizens visa-free. Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela and Argentina require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Brazilian citizens travelling to North Korea
Brazilian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Brazil.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Brazil?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Brazil, obtained before travel.
Where is the Brazilian embassy in North Korea?
The Brazilian embassy in North Korea is in Pyongyang.
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Brazilian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter Brazil visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Brazil 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.