Bhutan - Consulate of North Korea in Phuentsholing

You are a Bhutanese citizen or you are from North Korea and are looking for information on the consulate of North Korea in Phuentsholing situated in Bhutan. A consulate in Phuentsholing could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of North Korea. It all depends on the importance of Phuentsholing and Bhutan in the relationships with the government of North Korea.


Sorry there is no consulate of North Korea in Phuentsholing !

However, North Korea could have more than one consulate in Bhutan besides Phuentsholing.

When North Korea has more consulates located in Bhutan ouside of Phuentsholing you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of North Korea in Bhutan of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Phuentsholing are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of North Korea in Bhutan besides Phuentsholing

Or the embassy of North Korea in Bhutan

(There is no embassy of North Korea located in Bhutan)

Consulate Appointment in Phuentsholing

Most consulates in Phuentsholing need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of North Korea in Phuentsholing first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Phuentsholing do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Bhutan or North Korea.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Phuentsholing please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.