North Korea
Bulgaria
Bulgaria visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens need a visa for Bulgaria, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Bulgaria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfa.bg
Which Bulgaria visa?
Uniform Schengen visa for tourism (short-stay visa, type C)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days if more checks or documents are needed.
For the tourist visa, Bulgaria’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Bulgaria states it: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days if more checks or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Bulgarian missions in North Korea
Bulgaria has 1 mission in North Korea, with its embassy in Pyongyang.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to North Korea
BulgariaNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Bulgaria
Travel advice for Bulgaria
- 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 Bulgaria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Bulgaria at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 8 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Bulgaria (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Bulgaria (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Bulgaria
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Bulgaria 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 Bulgarian embassy in Pyongyang, or to a visa centre acting for Bulgaria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Bulgaria.
Bulgaria and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Bulgaria lets North Korean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Bulgaria when it is the main destination of the trip.
Bulgaria’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
North Macedonia, Greece, Romania, Turkey and Serbia require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to North Korea
Bulgarian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Bulgaria.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Bulgaria, obtained before travel.
Where is the Bulgarian embassy in North Korea?
The Bulgarian embassy in North Korea is in Pyongyang.
How much does the Bulgaria tourist visa cost?
Bulgaria’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days if more checks or documents are needed.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Bulgarian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Can North Korean citizens enter Bulgaria visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Bulgaria 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.