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title: Japan visa for citizens of North Korea
description: Entry to Japan is currently not permitted for citizens of North Korea.
canonical: https://nowah.xyz/visa/japan/north-korea
lastModified: 2026-06-26
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# Japan visa for citizens of North Korea

Entry to Japan is currently not permitted for citizens of North Korea.

*Not yet cross-checked · last checked 2026-06-26. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Not permitted · Entry not allowed
- **How to apply:** Entry currently not allowed

## Good to know

- Japan has banned North Korean citizens from entering as part of sanctions against North Korea imposed by the Government of Japan, since February 2016.
- No visa or other travel authorization can be obtained. All entry applications will be rejected.

## Common refusal reasons

- **North Korean citizens are prohibited from entering Japan under national sanctions.** — This ban is absolute and not waivable. No application is possible until sanctions are lifted.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of North Korea need a visa for Japan?

Entry to Japan is currently not permitted for citizens of North Korea. Visa type: Entry not allowed.

## More

- [Japan visa for every passport](/visa/japan)
- [Every destination for North Korea passport holders](/visa/passport/north-korea)