Access
No admission
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North Korea passport to Japan
Japan does not currently admit North Korea passport holders for ordinary visits.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Japan lets 74 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — North Korea is not one of them.
- North Korea passports get “No admission” at 2 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Japan passports get “Visa required” in North Korea.
Nearby passports travelling to Japan
Open to North Korea passports near Japan
Before you fly
This passport is typically not admitted
Visa siteFlight corridor
Connection likely
North KoreaJapan- Typical duration
- 4.4 hours
- From
- FNJ · RGO · DSO
- To
- NRT · KIX · HND
Usual hubs
China · 6.1 hours
Malaysia · 15 hours
Russia · 19.5 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
North Korea
Country profile
Capital
Pyongyang
Population
25.9 million
Area
120,540 km²
Currency
North Korean won KPW
Languages
Korean
Time zone
UTC+09:00
Foreign-born
50,439 · 2024
Migrant share
0.2%
Ethnic groups
racially homogeneous
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Japan
Country profile
Capital
Tokyo
Population
123.3 million
Area
377,835 km²
Currency
Japanese yen JPY
Languages
Japanese
Time zone
UTC+09:00
Foreign-born
3.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
2.8%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- Japanese97.5%
- other1.2%
- Chinese0.6%
- Vietnam0.4%
- South Korean0.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A / Type B
Mains
100 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 110 · Ambulance 119
Dialing code
+81
Airports
NRT · KIX · HND · NGO
Highlights
- Mount Fuji
- Fushimi Inari
- Kiyomizu-dera
- Itsukushima
- Kinkaku-ji
- Tōdai-ji
North Korea · No admission
FAQ
Does a North Korea passport need a visa for Japan?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “No admission”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Japan immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Japan typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 1 blank visa page. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Japan mission.
What about a Japan passport entering North Korea?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
How do you apply for Japan as a visitor?
Temporary visitor visa：Usually 15 / 30 / 90 days。File itinerary, funds and employment proof at a Japanese mission or designated agent. Chinese passports are often lodged via appointed travel agencies. Visa-exempt entries receive a period of stay at the border and cannot switch to work status in Japan.