North Korean Passport: Visa-Free Countries

As of October 2026, North Korean passport holders can visit 8 countries visa-free, plus 74 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The North Korean passport is ranked #190 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.

The North Korean passport grants access to 8 countries without a visa. Additionally, travelers can obtain an e-visa for 62 countries. For those visiting 12 countries, a visa can be secured upon arrival. However, for travel to 109 countries, a visa is mandatory.

North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, has a population of approximately 25.8 million as of 2021. The country is located in East Asia and is bordered by China, Russia, and South Korea. Pyongyang is the capital and largest city.

North Korean passports are issued by the Ministry of People's Armed Forces. They are dark blue and feature the emblem of North Korea in the center of the front cover. The passport consists of 32 pages, including personal data, signature, and photo of the bearer.

Some destinations that require a visa for North Korean passport holders accept a valid US, UK, Canadian or Schengen visa or residence permit instead. Check which ones in our guide to traveling with a residence permit.

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Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for North Korean passport holders are Micronesia, Kyrgyzstan, Samoa, Haiti, Suriname and Guyana.

Visa free countries

So, where can North Koreans travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where North Korea citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Americas

🇩🇲 Dominica (21 days)
🇬🇾 Guyana (90 days)
🇭🇹 Haiti (3 months)
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (3 months)
🇸🇷 Suriname (90 days)

Asia

🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan (Unlimited)

Oceania

🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
🇼🇸 Samoa (90 days)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many countries can North Korean passport holders visit without a visa?

North Korean passport holders can visit 8 countries visa-free, plus 74 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of October 2026.

Which countries are visa-free for North Korean passport holders?

North Korean passport holders can travel visa-free to Micronesia, Kyrgyzstan, Samoa, Haiti, Suriname, Guyana, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica.

What are the visa requirements for North Korea citizens?

Of the destinations tracked for North Korea, 8 are visa-free, 62 can be visited with an e-visa and 12 with a visa on arrival, while 109 require a visa, as of October 2026.