North Korea Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport

visa policy not published as an enumerated list · not yet tracked

North Korea does not publish its visa policy as an enumerated per-nationality list on an official source Earth Visa can verify, so we do not yet track which nationalities can enter and how. Rather than estimate, we only publish entry rules confirmed against official government publications - consult North Korea's official government or embassy channels before planning travel.

Transit

North Korea Transit Visa

North Korea publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.

Transit Visa

Allows foreign nationals to transit through North Korean territory (primarily overland via rail or by air through Pyongyang Sunan International Airport) without entering the country proper.

Serbian MFA notes that holders of emergency travel documents are visa-exempt for transit only if departing the international zone within 24 hours. General transit visa requirements for ordinary passport holders are not detailed on any accessible DPRK official source. The Beijing - Pyongyang passenger train service resumed on 2026-03-12 after a six-year hiatus, initially restricted to diplomats and business visa holders; Air China also resumed weekly Beijing - Pyongyang flights around the same period. Overland transit through the DPRK historically required a transit visa arranged in advance. Transit via Pyongyang Sunan airport is subject to DPRK immigration control.

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FAQ

North Korea Visa Requirements FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit North Korea?

North Korea does not publish its visa policy as an enumerated per-nationality list on an official source Earth Visa can verify, so we do not yet track entry rules for North Korea. Consult North Korea's official government or embassy channels before planning travel.

Which countries can visit North Korea without a visa?

We do not yet have verified per-nationality data for North Korea. Rather than estimate, Earth Visa only publishes entry rules confirmed against official government sources.

By nationality

North Korea Visa Guides by Nationality

Step-by-step North Korea visa requirements, fees and document checklists for travellers from these countries. Nationalities in the access lists above link straight to their own guides.

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