Japan passport → North Korea

North Korea visa for citizens of Japan

Embassy / VFS

Citizens of Japan need a visa for North Korea and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

Verified · Last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry route	Embassy / VFS
How to apply	In-person at an embassy or visa center

1
Contact the North Korean embassy or consulate
Inquire about current visa procedures and required documents.
2
Prepare required documents
Gather valid passport, application form, photos, itinerary, accommodation proof, and travel insurance.
3
Submit application in person
Visit the designated embassy or visa centre to submit documents and pay fees.
4
Wait for processing
Processing time varies; check with embassy for current timeline.
5
Collect visa
Collect your passport with visa sticker from the embassy or via courier if arranged.

The Japanese government advises citizens to avoid all travel to North Korea due to lack of diplomatic missions and high risk.
No official visa application system or fees are publicly available; contact the embassy directly.
Visa approval is extremely rare for Japanese passport holders.

Ensure all documents are correct and contact the embassy for guidance.

Understand that travel is strongly discouraged; approval is highly uncertain.

Citizens of Japan need a visa for North Korea and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

Valid passport; Visa application form; Passport-sized photos; Travel itinerary; Hotel reservation or invitation letter; Travel insurance.

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