Suriname
North Korea
North Korea visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Surinamese citizens 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 Surinamese citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Suriname on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Brasília2,545 km
SHIS QI 25 Conjunto 10 11, Brasília
- Embassy of North Korea in Lima3,137 km
Guillermo Marconi 325, San Isidro
- Embassy of North Korea in Havana3,492 km
Calle 17 752, Havana
The nearest North Korean missions to Paramaribo are in Brasília, Brazil (2,545 km from Paramaribo), Lima, Peru (3,137 km) and Havana, Cuba (3,492 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Suriname is decided by North Korea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
North Korean citizens travelling to Suriname
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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.
Surinamese citizens planning a trip to North Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Surinamese citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Surinamese citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Surinamese citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Suriname. Surinamese citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Suriname from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Surinamese citizens
China and Russia admit Surinamese citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Suriname
North Korean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Suriname, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Surinamese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Suriname?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Suriname. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Brasília, Brazil, 2,545 km from Paramaribo.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Suriname?
North Korean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Suriname, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Surinamese citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Surinamese citizens 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.