North Korea
Japan
Japan visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens are currently not admitted to Japan, according to the visa data used here.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Japanese citizens travelling to North Korea
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Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from North Korea to Japan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Japan?
North Korean citizens are currently not admitted to Japan, according to the visa data used here.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Japanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can North Korean citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No. According to the visa data used here, North Korean citizens are currently not admitted to Japan.
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.