North Korea visa requirements in 2026
What North Korea's border demands, by nationality — 0 of the 202 nationalities we track can enter without a visa arranged in advance. Pick your passport below for your exact rules, fees and documents.
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Entry rules for everyone
These apply whichever passport you carry and however you enter.
Passport validity
Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay.
Vaccinations
To enter North Korea, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
Who can enter North Korea
Embassy Visa 201
Compiled from official government sources and kept under continuous re-verification. Entry
rules can change at short notice — always confirm with the official source before you travel.