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North Korea visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for North Korea? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Eastern Asia | Continent: Asia

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0Visa-free
0eVisa
0Visa on arrival
198Visa required

North Korea entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 0 can enter North Korea visa-free and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 198 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

0 of 198 passports can travel to North Korea without arranging anything before departure.

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North Korea entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for North Korea
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaVisa required
GermanyVisa required
FranceVisa required
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

North Korea visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for North Korea.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa00054
Asia00050
Europe00045
North America00023
Oceania00014
South America00012

Entry rules for every passport

Visa required 198

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit North Korea?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 198 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Does North Korea offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in North Korea. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for North Korea?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 0 can enter North Korea visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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