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North Korea passport visa requirements 2026

Where a North Korea passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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9Visa-free
49eVisa
29Visa on arrival
109Visa required

North Korea passport at a glance

With a North Korea passport you can enter 9 destinations visa-free and 29 with a visa on arrival, so 38 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 49 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 109 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for North Korea

Do North Korea passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for North Korea passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanNo admission
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandeVisa
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for North Korea passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa2142117
Asia2101620
Europe00342
North America31514
Oceania1328
South America1128

Longest visa-free stays

Where North Korea passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 9
eVisa 49
Visa on arrival 29
Visa required 109
No admission 2

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can North Korea passport holders visit without a visa?

North Korea passport holders can visit 9 destinations visa-free, including Seychelles, Dominica, Gambia, Guyana, Haiti, Kyrgyzstan and others. Adding the 29 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 38 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to North Korea passport holders?

29 destinations offer a visa on arrival to North Korea passport holders, including Egypt, Armenia, Maldives, Nepal, Jordan, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can North Korea passport holders travel with an eVisa?

49 destinations let North Korea passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam and others.

Do North Korea passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

North Korea passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do North Korea passport holders need a visa for the United States?

North Korea passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do North Korea passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

North Korea passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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