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North Korea embassies and consulates near South Africa

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There is currently no North Korean embassies or consulates in South Africa, please find the information below for the nearest diplomatic missions of North Korea.

Nearest North Korea diplomatic represenations to South Africa

Country Distance Address detail
Sofia, Bulgaria 8141 km (5059 miles)

The Embassy of North Korea in Sofia, Bulgaria

  • Working hours: Close now
  • Tel: +359 2 975 33 40 and +359 2 974 61 00 (Dial +359 to call from South Africa)
  • Current time in Sofia: 04:11 AM Saturday, January 10 2026-01-10 (GMT +0200)
  • Time difference: Bulgaria has same date and time as South Africa.
New Delhi, India 8733 km (5427 miles)

The Embassy of North Korea in New Delhi, India

  • Working hours: Close now
  • Tel: +91-11-4254 8834 (Dial +91 to call from South Africa)
  • Current time in New Delhi: 07:41 AM Saturday, January 10 2026-01-10 (GMT +0530)
  • Time difference: India is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

1 - Do South African citizens need a visa for North Korea?

South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into North Korea. Kindly visit the nearest embassies or consulates of North Korea to South Africa for further instructions.

2 - My country has no North Korean embassy: How do I get a visa?

To obtain a North Korea visa, you can visit the nearest embassies or consulates of North Korea in neighboring countries to South Africa for more information:

  • Sofia, Bulgaria (Embassy, 8141 km)
  • New Delhi, India (Embassy, 8733 km)

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