🇳🇵 Nepal visa requirements for North Korean citizens
North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Nepal — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
Entry rules for North Korea passport holders
North Korean travelers can obtain their visa directly at the border or airport when arriving in Nepal. Bring a passport with at least six months' validity, passport photos, and the visa fee (often payable only in cash). Lines can be long at peak times, so check whether Nepal also offers an e-visa to skip the queue.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Nepal 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). Nepal is one of them.
This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Nepalese citizens need to arrange entry to North Korea in advance (visa required).
Across Southern Asia as a whole, 4 of 9 destinations are open to North Korean travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Nepal
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Region
- Southern Asia
- Currency
- Nepalese rupee (₨)
- Languages
- Nepali
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Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Nepal?
North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Nepal — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
What currency is used in Nepal?
The currency in Nepal is the Nepalese rupee (₨). The capital city is Kathmandu.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa on arrival for North Korean citizens traveling to Nepal. 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 Nepal embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Asia for North Korean passport holders
Going the other way? North Korea visa requirements for Nepalese citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.