North Korean passport: visa-free countries, ranking & visa requirements
Visa requirements for North Korean citizens in 2026, destination by destination: 32 of 193 destinations need no visa arranged in advance, which ranks the North Korean passport #89 of 198. Pick a destination for its full entry rules, fees and documents.
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Visa Not Required 8
Visa On Arrival 22
Electronic Travel Authorization 2
E-Visa 63
Embassy Visa 109
Passport strength
32 / 193
destinations reachable visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.
Ranked #89 of 198 passports · full ranking
About North Korea
- Official
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea
- Capital
- Pyongyang
- Currency
- North Korean won
- Language
- Korean
- Region
- Asia
Entry rules can change at short notice — always confirm on the official portal before booking travel.