North Korea visa requirements for Bruneians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Bruneians visiting North Korea

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a North Korean Visa.

  • 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.

North Korea Visa for Bruneians

Facts about North Korea

North Korea is just the place to go to if you are looking to disconnect from the world. The country is regarded as the world’s most isolated nation. The internet and much of the 21st century is still quite unknown to the people living in the country. Tourists visiting North Korea have to make significant compromises as they will be accompanied by two employed guides at all times and hear a biased account of history. If you are patient and have a knack for things like this, this is the ideal destination.
 
Every year, the country receives between 4,000 to 6,000 Western tourists. The average number of foreign visitors in the country every year is 200,000. Concerted efforts are being made to ensure the number of people who visit the country reaches one million.
 
Foreigners are not allowed to take Korean money out of the country. There used to be restrictions on the interaction between foreign tourists and local people. However, those restrictions have been relaxed slightly in recent times. Disruptive behavior by tourists is not tolerated, this can lead to the imprisonment and torture of tourists.
 
South Koreans and journalists are routinely denied entry into North Korea. Only nationals of Singapore and Malaysia are allowed entry into North Korea on normal passports without a visa.

Types of North Korea Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Business visa 10-15 days 90 days
Tourist visa 10-15 days 90 days
Work visa 2-4 weeks 90 days

General Requirements for North Korea Visa

  • 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.
North Korea Business visa North Korea Tourist visa North Korea Work visa

North Korea Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • 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

North Korea Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • 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.

North Korea Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • 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.

North Korea Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

30.00 (USD)

Tourist visa

30.00 (USD)

Work visa

40.00 (USD)

North Korea Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Brunei Darussalam

Location

Address

Begawan

Lot No 24160, Simpang 336, Diplomatic Enclave, Diplomatic Enclave, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8111, Brunei

+673 233 0248

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.