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Malaysia visa requirements for North Korean citizens
North Korean citizens need a visa for Malaysia, from its embassy or consulate.
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North Korea
Going to
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Malaysia
Visa needed
This visa route covers people with certain UK travel documents.
- Visa
- Required
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for North Korean citizens in Malaysia
North Korean passport holders need a visa for Malaysia
- Get a visa before travelling to Malaysia.
What to do
Find Malaysia's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Malaysia
Your passport decides whether you need a visa before travel.
eVisaEntry eVisa after approvalGet this entry visa after approval for study, work or another approved purpose.
- Valid for
- 180 days
- Fee
- MYR 105
- Processing
- 2–7 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Get approval through your sponsor or institution.
- Apply on MYVISA from outside Malaysia, Israel and North Korea.
- Pay and download your approved eVisa.
- Complete your long-stay pass process after arrival.
Documents required
- Visa Approval Letter
- Passport valid 6 months
- Passport photo page
- Passport photo
- Place to stay
- Papers for your visa category
- Hotel booking
- Foreign-worker entry eVisas last 90 days; your approved pass sets your stay.
- Processing takes working days; earlier pass approval and extra checks take separate time.
Visa requiredUK travel document visaThis visa route covers people with certain UK travel documents.
How to apply
- Prepare the office's form and required papers.
- Apply in person.
Official pageDocuments required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
Sources (39)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Immigration Department: visa requirement by country
- Immigration Department: types of visas
- Immigration Department: visa fees
- Immigration Department: Visa with Reference
- MYVISA official electronic visa portal
- MYVISA terms and conditions, updated 6 October 2026
- MYVISA frequently asked questions
- Official eVisa application documents
- Official eVisa fee components
- Official eVisa FAQ PDF
- Embassy of Malaysia, Washington: visa jurisdiction guidance
- High Commission of Malaysia, London: foreign travel-document visa applications
- High Commission of Malaysia, New Delhi: visa requirements and Indian waiver
- High Commission of Malaysia, New Delhi: transit visa
- Consulate General of Malaysia, Chennai: visas, transit and visa on arrival
- Embassy of Malaysia, Beijing: bilateral visa exemption
- Embassy of Malaysia, Tokyo: visa eligibility table, 10 January 2025
- Official embassy visa application checklist and country table
- High Commission in Singapore: entry and visa procedures, 16 February 2024
- High Commission in Singapore: entry rules and arrival-card exceptions
- Malaysia Digital Arrival Card official portal
- Tourism Ministry: entry requirements for foreign tourists
- MyGovernment: applying for an eVisa
- MyGovernment: employment application process
- Official multiple-entry eVisa categories and document checklists
- Immigration Department: Student Pass
- Immigration Department: Professional Visit Pass
- Immigration Department: foreign workers
- Immigration Department: Long-Term Social Visit Pass
- Immigration Department: Short Term Social Visit Pass
- Expatriate Services Division: Employment Pass
- Revised expatriate salary policy effective 1 June 2026
- Revised expatriate salary policy FAQ
- Expatriate Services Division: Dependant Pass
- Expatriate Services Division: family Long-Term Social Visit Pass
- Malaysian Investment Development Authority: expatriate-system FAQ, 1 June 2026
- Immigration Department: APEC Business Travel Card
- Expatriate Services Division: Investor Pass FAQ
- Immigration Department: Malaysia My Second Home pass issuance
Embassies for this trip
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Trips to Malaysia
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Coming from North Korea
- Plugs C G MAdapter for some
- MoneyMYR RM
- Time−1h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageEnglish
- Emergency999 police
Planning your Malaysia trip
Best time to go: Weather depends on the region. From October to February, heavy rain and flooding affect Borneo and the peninsula's East Coast, while Penang and Langkawi largely escape this monsoon; the milder April-to-October monsoon reverses the pattern.
- Kuala LumpurSee a modern, multicultural capital and the famous Petronas Twin Towers.
- George TownExplore colonial buildings, varied communities and a city known for excellent food.
- MalaccaDiscover several centuries of Malaysia's colonial and imperial history.
- Cameron HighlandsVisit tea plantations and enjoy cooler temperatures.
Scams to watch for in Malaysia
- Taxi meter refusal and inflated faresA driver refuses to use the meter and asks for a much higher fixed fare. In Kuala Lumpur, this is more likely during rush hour or rain. An official taxi stand does not guarantee a fair fare: drivers at Melaka Sentral are also reported to overcharge.
- PickpocketingA thief takes a wallet, phone or other valuable from your pocket or bag. Crowds and the movement of people boarding or leaving transport make this easier.
- Roadside bag snatchingA thief grabs a bag and runs away or escapes on a motorcycle. Motorcycle thieves may drag someone who keeps holding the bag, causing serious injuries.
About Malaysia
Malaysia is a Southeast Asian federation split between the Malay Peninsula and northern Borneo.
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Money
- Malaysian ringgit (RM)
- Languages
- English, Malay
- Time zone
- UTC+08:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +60
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Questions
Are there special rules for North Korean citizens visiting Malaysia?
North Korean passport holders need a visa to enter Malaysia.
Do north korean citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Malaysia, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Malaysia visa?
At Malaysia's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help north korean citizens enter Malaysia?
We have no record of Malaysia relaxing its rules for north korean citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do malaysian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Malaysian citizens need a visa for North Korea, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Malaysia?
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei Cambodia, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Malaysia are easier for north korean citizens?
Cambodia, Laos, Timor-Leste, Kyrgyzstan Palestine, and 3 more let north korean citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Malaysia?
Find Malaysia's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Malaysia?
Malaysian ringgit (RM). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Malaysia?
English and Malay.
How strong is the North Korea passport?
It ranks #97 and reaches 33 destinations without applying ahead.
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