North Korea visa for Bhutanese citizens

For Bhutanese citizens considering a rare journey to North Korea, obtaining a visa is a mandatory step, primarily through one of the two available tourist visa types. Unlike most international trips, travel to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is exclusively managed via pre-arranged, guided tours, making the experience highly structured and typically limiting stays to around **7 to 10 days**. Given the lack of direct air links, visitors from Paro will invariably route through Beijing, China, necessitating careful planning for transit visas and connecting flights before reaching Pyongyang. This intricate travel arrangement underscores the distinct challenges and unique planning involved for those seeking to explore one of the world's most secluded destinations from the tranquility of the Himalayas.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristGeneral Entry Visa for Visitors (including Tourist)
OtherOfficial Visa for Belarus
90d
OtherOfficial Visa for Bulgaria
90d
OtherOfficial Visa for Mongolia
90d
OtherOfficial Visa for Russia
90d
OtherOfficial Visa for Serbia
90d
OtherOfficial Visa for Cambodia
30d
OtherOfficial Visa for China
30d
OtherOfficial Visa for Cuba
30d
OtherOfficial Visa for Laos
30d
OtherOfficial Visa for Montenegro
30d
OtherOfficial Visa for Myanmar
30d
OtherOfficial Visa for Singapore
30d
OtherOfficial Visa for Tajikistan
30d
OtherOfficial Visa for Vietnam
30d
OtherOfficial Visa for Zimbabwe
30d
OtherOfficial Visa for Indonesia
14d
TouristVisa Exemption for Chinese Citizens (Tongrim County)
2d
TouristVisa Exemption for Chinese Citizens (Sinuiju Day Trip)

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