Switzerland
North Korea
North Korea visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Swiss citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
North Korean missions in Switzerland
- Embassy of North Korea in Bern
Pourtalèsstrasse 43, 3074 Muri bei Bern
North Korea has 1 mission in Switzerland, with its embassy in Bern.
North Korean citizens travelling to Switzerland
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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.
Swiss 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 Swiss citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Swiss citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Swiss citizens apply
In Switzerland, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Bern, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for Swiss citizens
China and South Korea admit Swiss citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Switzerland
North Korean citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Switzerland and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Swiss citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the North Korean embassy in Switzerland?
The North Korean embassy in Switzerland is in Bern.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Can Swiss citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Swiss 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.