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Do Belgium citizens need a visa for North Korea?

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Belgium citizens need a visa to enter North Korea. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Belgium vs North Korea: passport comparison

Belgium

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #6 · mobility 171.3

North Korea

9

visa-free countries

Global rank: #186 · mobility 67.8
9

countries both Belgium and North Korea can enter visa-free together

Belgium + North Korea: passport compatibility

30%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Belgium and North Korea travel together — by entry type:

9 both visa-free
17 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
137 access differs

Where Belgium and North Korea can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (9)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Dominica 21 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Guyana 90 days #106
Haiti 90 days #175
Kyrgyzstan 60 days #134
Micronesia 30 days #89
Palestine 90 days #193
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58

How the entry rule changed: Belgium → North Korea

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Belgium → North Korea rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Belgium passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Belgium goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for North Korea

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Belgium citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Belgium citizens need a visa to enter North Korea. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Belgium or North Korea?
The Belgium passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 9. Global rank: Belgium #6, North Korea #186.
Where can Belgium and North Korea citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 9 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for North Korea?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Belgium and North Korea?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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