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Do North Korea passport holders need a visa for Japan?

UpdatedSep 28, 2026About the data

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Entry restricted

Japan refuses or restricts entry for North Korea passport holders.

Entry is refused or restricted for this passport. Check official guidance for any exceptions.

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Japan74of 198 passports visa-freeRank 103 among destinationsEvery passport’s ruleNorth Korea passport8of 198 destinations visa-freeRank 196 among passportsEvery destination for this passportThe other wayJapan passport holders visiting North Korea
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