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Do North Korea citizens need a visa for Japan?

🇰🇵 North Korea passport 🇯🇵 Japan

Entry not permitted

Check with your own foreign ministry before making any plans

North Korea passport holders are currently not permitted to enter Japan. Check with your foreign ministry before making plans.

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About Japan

Where ancient tradition meets futuristic innovation — cherry blossoms, samurai culture, and Michelin stars

Capital
Tokyo
Currency
Japanese Yen (¥)
Language
Japanese
Time zone
JST (UTC+9)
Best time to visit
March – May (cherry blossoms), October – November

Common questions

Do North Korea citizens need a visa to visit Japan?

North Korea passport holders are currently not permitted to enter Japan. Check with your foreign ministry before making plans.

Does Japan give visas to North Korea citizens?

Japan does not currently admit North Korea citizens — check with your foreign ministry before making plans.

Other passports going to Japan

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North Korea passport to other destinations

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