Myanmar passport → North Korea

Do Burmese citizens need a visa for North Korea?

Visa required in advance

Burmese passport holders need a visa for North Korea, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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North Korea at a glance

Capital: Pyongyang
Currency: North Korean won (KPW)
Languages: Korean
Calling code: +850
Region: Eastern Asia

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North Korea for other passports

MyanmarVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa required
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Eastern Asia for Burmese passport holders

MacaoVisa on arrival30 days
Hong KongeVisa
MongoliaeVisa
ChinaVisa required
JapanVisa required
South KoreaVisa required
TaiwanVisa required

Common questions

Do Burmese citizens need a visa for North Korea?

Burmese passport holders need a visa for North Korea, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Burmese citizens stay in North Korea?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Burmese citizens get a visa on arrival in North Korea?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Burmese citizens visit without a visa?

43 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Myanmar passport ranks #83 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.