Destination

North Korea: who can enter without a visa

Destination: North Korea. Citizens of 0 of 199 countries enter without a prior visa. Below are the terms for every passport and the length of stay as of 4 October 2026.

Passports by entry terms, 199 in total

0Visa-free
0ETA
0On arrival
0eVisa
198Visa required

Entry without a prior visa0of 199 passports can enter North KoreaNorth Korea passport: 34 destinations visa-free →

Terms for citizens of

RussiaVisa required
UkraineVisa required
BelarusVisa required
KazakhstanVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
GermanyVisa required
ChinaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
TürkiyeVisa required
IsraelVisa required

All passports by entry terms

Visa required198

Through a consulate

Frequently asked questions

Russia → North Korea: is a visa needed?

Visa required. Through a consulate.

Ukraine → North Korea: is a visa needed?

Visa required. Through a consulate.

Belarus → North Korea: is a visa needed?

Visa required. Through a consulate.

Kazakhstan → North Korea: is a visa needed?

Visa required. Through a consulate.

United States → North Korea: is a visa needed?

Visa required. Through a consulate.