Access
No admission
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North Korea passport to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka 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
- Sri Lanka lets 193 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, Sri Lanka passports get “Visa required” in North Korea.
Nearby passports travelling to Sri Lanka
Open to North Korea passports near Sri Lanka
Before you fly
This passport is typically not admitted
Visa siteFlight corridor
Connection likely
North KoreaSri Lanka- Typical duration
- 9.7 hours
- From
- FNJ · RGO · DSO
- To
- CMB · HRI · RML
Usual hubs
China · 10.1 hours
Malaysia · 11.4 hours
Russia · 18.3 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.
Sri Lanka
Country profile
Capital
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Population
21.8 million
Area
65,610 km²
Currency
Sri Lankan rupee LKR
Languages
Sinhala, Tamil
Time zone
UTC+05:30
Foreign-born
40,698 · 2024
Migrant share
0.2%
Ethnic groups · 2012
- Sinhalese74.9%
- Sri Lankan Tamil11.2%
- Sri Lankan Moors9.2%
- Indian Tamil4.2%
- other0.5%
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 D
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+94
Airports
CMB · HRI · RML · JAF
Highlights
- Sigiriya
- Temple of the Tooth
- Galle Fort
- Trincomalee
North Korea · No admission
FAQ
Does a North Korea passport need a visa for Sri Lanka?
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 Sri Lanka immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Sri Lanka typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Sri Lanka mission.
What about a Sri Lanka passport entering North Korea?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
How do you apply for Sri Lanka as a visitor?
ETA：Often 30 days。Apply at eta.gov.lk before boarding; the stamp is issued on arrival.