Access
Visa required
RPassport Atlas
North Korea passport to Malaysia
North Korea passport holders need a visa for Malaysia, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
RGet an email when North Korea → Malaysia rules change
One confirmation email, then only when the data actually changes.
No account needed. Unsubscribe with one click.
Key facts
- Malaysia lets 167 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — North Korea is not one of them.
- North Korea passports get “Visa required” at 105 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Malaysia passports get “Visa required” in North Korea.
Nearby passports travelling to Malaysia
Open to North Korea passports near Malaysia
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 50 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
North KoreaMalaysia- Typical duration
- 6.2 hours
- From
- FNJ
- To
- KUL
Airlines Air Koryo
Search live faresDuration 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.
Malaysia
Country profile
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Population
34.2 million
Area
329,750 km²
Currency
Malaysian ringgit MYR
Languages
English, Malay
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
3.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
10.7%
Ethnic groups · 2023
- Bumiputera63.8%
- Chinese20.6%
- non-citizens9%
- Indian6%
- other0.6%
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 G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 999
Dialing code
+60
Airports
KUL · BKI · PEN · SZB
Highlights
- Petronas Towers
- George Town
- Mount Kinabalu
- Langkawi
- Malacca
North Korea · Visa required
FAQ
Does a North Korea passport need a visa for Malaysia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. 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 Malaysia immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Malaysia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 50 mm. Confirm with a Malaysia mission.
What about a Malaysia passport entering North Korea?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
How do you apply for Malaysia as a visitor?
Short visa-free / eVisa：Often 14–90 days。Visa-free at the border; otherwise eVisa or a mission.