North Korea → 
JapanDo North Korean citizens need a visa for Japan?
Entry is currently restricted. North Korean citizens may not be admitted to Japan under current rules.
Data refreshed 24 Oct 2026. Rules change — confirm with the official sources before you book.
How to get permission to enter
- Check the destination government’s latest announcements for exemptions.
- Contact the destination’s embassy in your country before making any bookings.
Documents you’ll need
- •Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure, with 2 blank pages
- •Return or onward flight booking
- •Accommodation booking or host address
- •Proof of funds (recent bank statements)
- •Travel insurance covering medical costs
Japan missions in North Korea
No Japan embassy is listed in North Korea. Applications may go through a neighbouring country’s embassy or an online portal — see the official sources.
Official application websites
Embassy data from Wikidata (CC0). Check appointment systems on the embassy’s own website.
Arrival, safety and emergency help in Japan
Members get emergency numbers, their own embassy in Japan, local laws and customs, health and transport guidance — saved to their trip and available offline.
More destinations for North Korea passport holders
United KingdomVisa required
United StatesVisa required
CanadaVisa required
Australiae-Visa
GermanyVisa required
FranceVisa required
ItalyVisa required
SpainVisa required
NetherlandsVisa required
SwitzerlandVisa required
United Arab Emiratese-Visa
Saudi ArabiaVisa required
Other passports travelling to Japan
India
China
Brazil
Nigeria
Indonesia
Mexico
Pakistan
Philippines
EgyptTripnoa is independent and not affiliated with any government. Visa data from the open Passport Index dataset; advisories from GOV.UK and the U.S. Department of State. Always confirm with official sources.
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