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Destination · Asia North Korea visa requirements (2026)
Of 198 passports, 0 can travel to North Korea without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 198 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Who can visit North Korea: passports by requirement
Do I need a visa for North Korea?
Popular passports
| Passport | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
 United States | Visa required | – |
 United Kingdom | Visa required | – |
 India | Visa required | – |
 Philippines | Visa required | – |
 Nigeria | Visa required | – |
 Pakistan | Visa required | – |
 Canada | Visa required | – |
 Australia | Visa required | – |
 China | Visa required | – |
 Germany | Visa required | – |
Access by passport region
Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.
| Region | Passports | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 0/46 | |
| Asia | 0/49 | |
| Africa | 0/54 | |
| North America | 0/23 | |
| South America | 0/12 | |
| Oceania | 0/14 |
Passports that need a visa for North Korea
198 passports-
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Brazil -
Brunei -
Bulgaria -
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Burundi -
Cambodia -
Cameroon - Canada
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Chile - China
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Colombia -
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Cyprus -
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Denmark -
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Dominica -
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DR Congo -
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Ethiopia -
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France -
Gabon -
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Georgia - Germany
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Ghana -
Greece -
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Guatemala -
Guinea -
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Guyana -
Haiti -
Honduras -
Hong Kong -
Hungary -
Iceland - India
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Iran -
Iraq -
Ireland -
Israel -
Italy -
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Jamaica -
Japan -
Jordan -
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Kenya -
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Kosovo -
Kuwait -
Kyrgyzstan -
Laos -
Latvia -
Lebanon -
Lesotho -
Liberia -
Libya -
Liechtenstein -
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Macau -
Madagascar -
Malawi -
Malaysia -
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Mali -
Malta -
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Mexico -
Micronesia -
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Monaco -
Mongolia -
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Morocco -
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Myanmar -
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Nepal -
Netherlands -
New Zealand -
Nicaragua -
Niger - Nigeria
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North Macedonia -
Norway -
Oman - Pakistan
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Palau -
Palestine -
Panama -
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Paraguay -
Peru - Philippines
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Poland -
Portugal -
Qatar -
Republic of the Congo -
Romania -
Russia -
Rwanda -
Saint Kitts and Nevis -
Saint Lucia -
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -
Samoa -
San Marino -
Sao Tome and Principe -
Saudi Arabia -
Senegal -
Serbia -
Seychelles -
Sierra Leone -
Singapore -
Slovakia -
Slovenia -
Solomon Islands -
Somalia -
South Africa -
South Korea -
South Sudan -
Spain -
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Sudan -
Suriname -
Sweden -
Switzerland -
Syria -
Taiwan -
Tajikistan -
Tanzania -
Thailand -
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Togo -
Tonga -
Trinidad and Tobago -
Tunisia -
Turkey -
Turkmenistan -
Tuvalu -
Uganda -
Ukraine -
United Arab Emirates - United Kingdom
- United States
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Uruguay -
Uzbekistan -
Vanuatu -
Vatican City -
Venezuela -
Vietnam -
Yemen -
Zambia -
Zimbabwe
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit North Korea?
It depends on your passport. 0 passports can enter North Korea visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 198 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Which countries can enter North Korea without a visa?
No passports are recorded as visa-free for North Korea.
Holding a North Korea passport? See where the North Korea passport can travel visa-free.
Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of North Korea before you book.