🇯🇵 Japan visa requirements for North Korean citizens
Entry to Japan is currently not permitted for North Korean citizens under standard tourist rules.
Entry rules for North Korea passport holders
Standard tourist entry to Japan is currently not available for North Korea passport holders. This can reflect suspended relations or special entry regimes. Contact the nearest Japan diplomatic mission for current options before making any travel plans.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Japan immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The North Korean passport ranks #187 worldwide, opening 40 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (9 visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Japan is not among them — it is one of the 109 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Japanese citizens traveling to North Korea face a different rule: visa required.
Across Eastern Asia as a whole, 1 of 7 destinations are open to North Korean travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Japan
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Region
- Eastern Asia
- Currency
- Japanese yen (¥)
- Languages
- Japanese
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Japan?
Entry to Japan is currently not permitted for North Korean citizens under standard tourist rules.
What currency is used in Japan?
The currency in Japan is the Japanese yen (¥). The capital city is Tokyo.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: No admission for North Korean citizens traveling to Japan. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Japan embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Asia for North Korean passport holders
Going the other way? North Korea visa requirements for Japanese citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.