Visa Requirements for North Korean Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of North Korea
Visa Not Required
8 destinations allow visa-free entry to North Korean citizens.
- Dominica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free21 days
- Gambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Guyana PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Haiti PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-FreeUnlimited
- Micronesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Suriname PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysAn entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival.
Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 12 destinations for passport holders of North Korea.
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
- Cape Verde PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival45 daysVisa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airports.
Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival
Also pay the airport security fee of CVE 3400 either online or on arrival. - Comoros PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival45 days
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival
- Ethiopia PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalCredit card payment transactions are not accepted when applying for e-Visa.
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Maldives PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Nicaragua PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
eVisa
North Korean passport allows entry to 54 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Albania PermalinkShow on MapeVisaVisa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Ireland, Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years.
- Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on MapeVisaNorth Koreans with a visa or residency issued by Canada, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State can obtain a visa upon arrival that costs USD100 for a maximum of 30 days.
- Australia PermalinkShow on MapeVisaMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
- Bahamas PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Benin PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
- Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaVisa fee is USD 40 per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days.
e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee - Bolivia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Botswana PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Colombia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapeVisa / Tourist card required90 daysCan be extended up to 90 days with a fee.
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthse-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa7 days
- Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Ecuador PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Fiji PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Georgia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Iran PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysArriving at Kish (KIH) or Qeshm (GSM) do not need a visa for a maximum of 14 days.
Can obtain a visa on arrival at Mashhad International Airport (MHD), Tehran International Airport (IKA), Tabriz International Airport (TBZ), Esfahan International Airport (IFN) and Bandar Abbas International Airport (BND) for a maximum of 30 days.
Passengers who have already made an application, at least two days before arrival, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affair's e-Visa website and present the submission notification at the airport's visa desk may obtain a visa on arrival. - Iraq PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysMay apply online Kurdistan region.
- Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Kenya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysApplications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance.
eTA fee is USD 32.50.
Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable).
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. - Lesotho PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Liberia PermalinkShow on Mape-VoAIf there is a Liberian embassy in the country, you are required to apply for your visa directly at the embassy and not through the portal.
- Libya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysAvailable at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
- Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa28 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu.
e-Visa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes. - Nigeria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Oman PermalinkShow on MapeVisaHolders of a GCC state resident permit can get a 28 days visa on arrival that costs 5 Omani Riyals.
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsOnline Visa eligible.
- Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 daysVisitors may apply for a visa online under the "Tourist - Own Itinerary" category.
- Qatar PermalinkShow on MapeVisaVisitors may apply for a visa on the Hayya website.
- Russia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsApplication can be submitted up to 30 days before travel.
Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card.
Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country. - Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Somalia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysAvailable at Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport and Mogadishu Airport.
- South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaObtainable online.
Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. - Syria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Thailand PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 daysNorth Korean defectors can enter Thailand without identification and they can travel to South Korea from there.
- Togo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa15 days
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapeVisaMay apply using 'Smart service'.
- United Kingdom PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Vanuatu PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Vietnam PermalinkShow on MapeVisae-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry.
- Zambia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
eVisa / On Arrival
For 10 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of North Korea.
- Armenia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival120 days
- Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Jordan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On ArrivalVisa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge)
- Laos PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days17
e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
Visa on arrival is available at Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, the 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
Visa on arrival is extendable for an additional 60 days at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane. - Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days
- Malawi PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Nepal PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Rwanda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
Pre-arranged Visa Required
106 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of North Korea. This requirement may be waived off if North Korean citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.
- Afghanistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa Issuance for passengers with a boarding authorization traveling as tourists to cities in the south of Algeria (Timimoun, Ghardaia, Ilizi, Djanet or Tamanraset) can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days. They must have: a return/onward ticket, a hotel reservation confirmation.
- Andorra PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredAlthough no visa requirements exist, apply the relevant regulations of France or Spain, whichever must be transited to reach Andorra.
- Angola PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Argentina PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Austria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bahrain PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Barbados PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belarus PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belgium PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belize PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredBearers of valid visas issued by a Schengen Member State are visa exempt for a maximum stay of 90 days.
Visa is not required for holders of a valid multiple-entry visa or permanent residence of Canada, Schengen or US. - Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa isn't required with duration of stay of 30 days for holders of a valid multiple-entry visa issued by US, Ireland or a Schengen Member State.
- Brazil PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Brunei PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bulgaria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Canada PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredUS permanent resident card (Green card) holders can enter visa free
- Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Chile PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- China PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa is not required for passports endorsed for public affairs or for official trip.
- Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Costa Rica PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Croatia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Cyprus PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Czech Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Denmark PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- El Salvador PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eritrea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Estonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eswatini PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Finland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- France PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Germany PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Ghana PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Greece PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Grenada PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Guatemala PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa is not required up to 90 days if holding a valid residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, GCC member state the United States the United Kingdom or a Schengen Area Member Stat
- Honduras PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa is not required if holding a valid visa for at least 6 months at the time of arrival, issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen Area Member State.
- Hungary PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Iceland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- India PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPrior approval from the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta is required before a visa can be issued.
In addition to a visa, they must hold a reference letter issued by the Directorate General of Immigration, along with the invitation letter used in their Indonesian visa application, before traveling to Indonesia. - Ireland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Israel PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredConfirmation from Israeli Foreign Ministry is required before a visa is issued.
- Italy PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Jamaica PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNorth Koreans with a cruise reservation confirmation are visa exempted for a maximum stay of 72 hours.
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Kuwait PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Latvia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Lebanon PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredIn addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the Immigration department of the General Directorate of General Security (Sûreté Générale).
- Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Lithuania PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Luxembourg PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Macedonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Malaysia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mali PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Malta PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mauritius PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mexico PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Moldova PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredCitizens holding a residence permit or a valid visa issued by one of the member states of the European Union or one of the parties to the Schengen Agreement can apply for an electronic visa.
- Monaco PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMongolian government will hand over North Korean defectors to the South Korean embassy in Mongolia for "repatriation" to South Korea on the grounds of illegal entry.
- Montenegro PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Morocco PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMay apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates.
- Namibia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredProcessing time for a visa to Namibia upon 7 working days is mandatory.
- Nauru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Netherlands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- New Zealand PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
- Niger PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Norway PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Paraguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Peru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Philippines PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Poland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Portugal PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Romania PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- San Marino PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Senegal PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Serbia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Singapore PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Slovakia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Slovenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
- South Africa PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Spain PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredBelow are the documents required:
Police Clearance report
If the applicant is coming from another country after staying for more than 6 months, are required to provide Police clearance from that country and copy of the Visa
Certificate from a Sri Lankan guarantor & a photocopy of the guarantors NIC
Affidavit from a Sri Lankan JP (Justice of Peace) or a Lawyer
Accommodation information (Place of stay) - Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Sweden PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Türkiye PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa can be obtained on arrival by holders of a valid physical visa or residence permit from Schengen or OECD countries.
- Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- United States of America PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Uruguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Vatican PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredOpen borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy.
- Venezuela PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
Special Conditions
In order to travel to 1 destination, passport holders of North Korea must meet special conditions, and may not be allowed to enter at all.
- South Korea PermalinkShow on MapSpecial RequirementsNationals of either Koreas seeking to visit the other must submit the North/South Korea visitation verification certificate and the Departure card to the Immigration Officer at the immigration port and go through immigration inspection. Also, nationals of North Korea must seek governmental authorization before departure.
Entry Refused
Disagreements between North Korea and 1 destination have imposed restrictions in traveling to North Korea.
- Japan PermalinkShow on MapEntry RefusedJapan has banned North Korean citizens from entering as part of sanctions against North Korea imposed by the Government of Japan, since February 2016.
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