North Korea Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 86 destinations open to North Korea passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
North Korea passport holders can currently enter 10 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 29 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 47. An embassy visa is still required for 109 destinations, and 2 destinations currently do not admit North Korea passport holders. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
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without arranging
a visa in advance
Dominica21 days
Gambia90 days
Guyana90 days
Haiti90 days
Ivory CoasteTA
KenyaeTA
Kyrgyzstan
Micronesia30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Seychelles90 daysEnter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
Armenia
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Comoros
Djibouti
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Jordan
Laos
Macao
Madagascar
Malawi
Maldives
Mauritania
Mozambique
Nepal
Nicaragua
Palau
Rwanda
Samoa
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
TuvaluA visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Albania
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Benin
Bhutan
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Colombia
Cuba
DR Congo
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Georgia
Guinea
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Lesotho
Libya
Moldova
Nigeria
Oman
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Qatar
Russia
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Sao Tome and Principe
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Somalia
South Korea
South Sudan
Syria
Tajikistan
Thailand
Togo
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
Vietnam
Zambia
ZimbabweApply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Argentina
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Congo
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Eritrea
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
Niger
North Macedonia
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Saint Lucia
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Spain
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican
Venezuela
YemenA visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
Japan
Sri LankaEntry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the North Korea Passport
The North Korea passport is in the lower tier of the passports we rank, at position 70. It gives visa-free entry to 10 destinations, and total mobility reaches 86 when eTA, visa on arrival and e-Visa options are counted. Africa is the strongest region with 4 visa-free destinations, whereas Asia, South America and Oceania each offer a single one. Visa-free access is thin everywhere, so most trips need planning well ahead.
Among major destinations, Australia, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore can be reached with an e-Visa. France and the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and China all require a visa, and Japan is listed as no entry. Since the current map is so restricted, a second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 94 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
North Korea passport holders can enter 10 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 0
Asia 1
Africa 4
North America 3
South America 1
Oceania 1
How North Korea Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eritrea | #67 | 89 | 13 |
| Ethiopia | #67 | 89 | 13 |
| Nigeria | #68 | 88 | 27 |
| Lebanon | #69 | 87 | 16 |
| DR Congo | #70 | 86 | 17 |
 North Korea | #70 | 86 | 10 |
| Iran | #71 | 85 | 17 |
| Bangladesh | #72 | 84 | 19 |
| Libya | #72 | 84 | 14 |
| South Sudan | #72 | 84 | 17 |
| Sudan | #72 | 84 | 14 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 97 more destinations than the North Korea passport.
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Citizenship by investment programs whose passports open the most destinations that North Korea passport holders cannot enter today without an embassy visa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can North Korea passport holders visit without a visa?
North Korea passport holders can visit 10 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 29 with a visa on arrival and 47 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 86 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the North Korea passport ranking?
The North Korea passport ranks #70 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 1 other passport, with a mobility score of 86. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do North Korea passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United Kingdom: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to North Korea passport holders?
29 destinations issue a visa on arrival to North Korea passport holders: Egypt, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia and 19 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for North Korea passport holders?
North Korea passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 109 destinations, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, China, India, New Zealand and 101 more. Entry is currently not permitted in 2 destinations.
How can a North Korea passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For North Korea passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+94 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+83 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months) and Antigua & Barbuda CIP (+78 destinations, from USD $265,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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