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How to get a North Korea visa from Brunei Darussalam
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Bruneian passport holders travelling to North Korea.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to North Korea.
Business visa
Processing time10-15 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$30
Tourist visa
Processing time10-15 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$30
Work visa
Processing time2-4 weeks
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$40
Application requirements
Documents Bruneian applicants need to provide.
- A completely filled visa application form filled by the applicant
- An international passport should be valid and must have a validity of at least 6 months at the time you wish to enter North Korea.
- The travel passport should also have 2 blank pages for the visa stamp.
- Two recent passport photograph is required. The photo should be 35×45 mm and should have a white background.
- Proof of financial eligibility. Provide documents that show you will be able to support yourself for the duration of your stay in North Korea.
- A recent bank statement
- Hotel reservation voucher. If you will be staying in a hotel while in North Korea, provide a document showing that you have made a reservation.
- Flight Reservation. This document should show when you intend to enter and exit North Korea.
- Travel Insurance
- Proof of returning back to your destination country.
Visa type details
Business visa
- A business visa is issued to the citizens of Brunei traveling to North Korea for the purpose of signing a contract, conference, seminars or any related business activity.
- A completely filled business visa application form
- Payment of business visa application fee.
- Original passport with a minimum validity of six months as on the date of submission of application for the visa.
- A statement or documentation detailing the purpose and duration of the visit.
- A proof of funds to support visit or support from sponsoring company.
- All business visa fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- One recent passport-sized colored photograph depicting full face
- A business visa is valid for 90 days and can be extendable
Tourist visa
- This visa is issued to the citizens of Brunei traveling to North Korea for the purpose of visitation and tourism.
- A passport or travel document valid for nothing less than 90 days and can be extended
- A completed visa application form
- Two colored passport photographs with a white background
- A return or onward ticket
- If you have children (minors) traveling with you or joining in North Korea, you will need to provide an additional document which is proof from the guardian in the case of an unaccompanied minor.
- Proof of financial means to pay for your living expenses while in North Korea
- Medical insurance is required.
- Sufficient funds to pay for your day-to-day expenses during your stay in North Korea.
- Payment of the prescribed visa fee
- Statement or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of your visit.
Work visa
- This visa is issued to the citizens of Brunei traveling to North Korea to work in an organization
- A passport that is valid for at least a period of 6 months from the date of submission of the visa application
- A letter of employment signed by both the employer and employee.
- A duly filled and signed work visa application form and the fees for the application.
- Proof of sufficient funds to support travel.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Travel itinerary.
- Two copies of passport-sized (35mm x 45mm) photographs.
- Proof of confirmation of original visa Issuance
- Educational qualifications and curriculum vitae.
- Payment of visa fee and air ticket.
- Health insurance is required.
Where to apply
North Korea embassy & visa application centers in Brunei Darussalam.
Begawan
AddressLot No 24160, Simpang 336, Diplomatic Enclave, Diplomatic Enclave, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8111, Brunei
Phone+673 233 0248
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Frequently asked questions
What should I not do in North Korea
Do not be involved in the manufacture and sale of illegal drugs, the manufacture and sale of counterfeit consumer goods, human trafficking, arms trafficking, wildlife trafficking, counterfeiting currency (especially the United States dollar and Chinese yuan), and terrorism in North Korea
What is unique about Korean culture
Korea is mainly composed of one race which is Asian (Northeast). It has its unique culture, character, cloth, and food that separate from the countries nearby Korea. Diligent and hard work, filial piety, and humbleness are characteristics respected by Koreans.
What is the main religion of North Korea
There are no known official statistics of religions in North Korea. Officially, North Korea is an atheist state. Based on estimates from the late 1990s and the 2000s, North Korea is mostly irreligious, with the main religions being Korean shamanism and Chondoism. There are small communities of Buddhists and Christians.
Is tap water safe to drink in North Korea
Yes, tap water in North Korea is 100 percent safe to drink, though some North Koreans don't drink it unless they boil or filter it.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest North Korea visa
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