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Maldives passport to North Korea
Maldives passport holders need a visa for North Korea, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- North Korea lets 0 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Maldives is not one of them.
- Maldives passports get “Visa required” at 73 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, North Korea passports get “On arrival” in Maldives.
Nearby passports travelling to North Korea
Open to Maldives passports near North Korea
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
MaldivesNorth Korea- Typical duration
- 10.6 hours
- From
- MLE · GAN · HAQ
- To
- FNJ · RGO · DSO
Usual hubs
China · 11 hours
Malaysia · 12.2 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.
Maldives
Country profile
Capital
Male
Population
515,132
Area
300 km²
Currency
Maldivian rufiyaa MVR
Languages
Maldivian
Time zone
UTC+05:00
Foreign-born
75,099 · 2024
Migrant share
14.2%
Ethnic groups
homogeneous mixture of Sinhalese, Dravidian, Arab, Australasian
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.
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.
Travel notes
Plug
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Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+850
Airports
FNJ · RGO · DSO · WOS
Highlights
- Mount Kumgang
- Juche Tower
- Kaesong
Maldives · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Maldives passport need a visa for North Korea?
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 North Korea immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
North Korea typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a North Korea mission.
What about a North Korea passport entering Maldives?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.