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North Korea visa requirements

Travellers from 0 of 198 countries can visit North Korea easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit North Korea

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

  • Visa needed197 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.
  • Not allowed to enter1 of 198 passportsEntry is closed to this passport.

Types of North Korea visa

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198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

  • Africa0 of 54 countries
  • Asia0 of 49 countries
  • Europe0 of 46 countries
  • Americas0 of 35 countries
  • Oceania0 of 14 countries
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Questions

How many passports can enter North Korea without a visa?

0 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for North Korea?

Visa needed: it applies to 197 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for North Korea?

197 passports, including India, China, Indonesia, Pakistan Nigeria, and 192 more.

Do India passport holders need a visa for North Korea?

Visa needed.

Do China passport holders need a visa for North Korea?

Visa needed.

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

Not allowed to enter.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for North Korea?

Visa needed.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for North Korea?

Visa needed.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for North Korea?

Visa needed.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to North Korea?

Asia: 0 of 49 passports enter without applying first.

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