Malaysia
North Korea
North Korea visa for Malaysian citizens
Entry requirement
Malaysian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
Where Malaysian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Malaysia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,002 km
- 1,185 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Khlong Luang1,215 km
จังหวัด ปทุมธานี 태국, Khlong Luang
The nearest North Korean missions to Kuala Lumpur are in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (1,002 km from Kuala Lumpur), Jakarta, Indonesia (1,185 km) and Khlong Luang, Thailand (1,215 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Malaysia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Malaysia
North KoreaMalaysia Visa required Malaysia visa for citizens of North Korea
Travel advice for North Korea
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Malaysian citizens planning a trip to North Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates North Korea at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 April 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to the whole of North Korea (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for North Korea (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Malaysian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Malaysian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malaysian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Malaysia. Malaysian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Malaysia from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Malaysian citizens
China admits Malaysian citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Malaysia
Malaysia requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Malaysia and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Malaysian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Malaysia?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Malaysia. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 1,002 km from Kuala Lumpur.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Malaysia requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Malaysian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Malaysian citizens need a visa for North Korea obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.