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United States passport to North Korea
United States 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 — United States is not one of them.
- United States passports get “Visa required” at 18 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, North Korea passports get “Visa required” in United States.
Nearby passports travelling to North Korea
Open to United States 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
United StatesNorth Korea- Typical duration
- 15.9 hours
- From
- JFK · MIA · LAX
- To
- FNJ · RGO · DSO
Usual hubs
China · 18.2 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.
United States
Country profile
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340.1 million
Area
9,629,091 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
52.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
15.2%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- White61.6%
- Black or African American12.4%
- two or more races10.2%
- other8.4%
- Asian6%
- Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%
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
—
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
United States · Visa required
FAQ
Does a United States 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 United States?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.