North Korea - Consulate of Switzerland in Pyongyang |
You are a North Korean citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Pyongyang situated in North Korea. A consulate in Pyongyang could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Pyongyang and North Korea in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.
Swiss Representative Office in Pyongyang, North Korea - Swiss Cooperation Office SDC - Daedonggang District - Munhundong, Yubo Street No. 3 - Pyongyang - North Korea (Democratic Republic)
Tel: (+850) 2 381 76 45 / 6
Fax: (+850) 2 381 76 43
Email: pyongyang@eda.admin.ch
Website: www.eda.admin.ch
The difference between consulates found in Pyongyang 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 Switzerland in North Korea besides Pyongyang
Swiss Representative Office in Pyongyang, North Korea - Swiss Cooperation Office SDC - Daedonggang District - Munhundong, Yubo Street No. 3 - Pyongyang - North Korea (Democratic Republic)Email: pyongyang@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+850) 2 381 76 45 / 6 - Website: www.eda.admin.ch
Or the embassy of Switzerland in North Korea
(There is no embassy of Switzerland located in North Korea)
Consulate Appointment in Pyongyang
Most consulates in Pyongyang need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Pyongyang 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 Pyongyang 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 North Korea or Switzerland.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Pyongyang please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.
