You need a visa for Christmas Island if you have a North Korean passport
These visas exist for Christmas Island, but they cannot be applied for online with North Korean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. North Korean citizens need a visa for Christmas Island. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.
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What Christmas Island may ask for
Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.
- Passport valid for entire duration of stay
- Recent passport photo meeting Australian specifications
- Return or onward flight booking from Christmas Island
- Accommodation booking (limited options — book early)
- Proof of sufficient funds for your island stay
- Travel insurance covering remote medical evacuation
A look at Christmas Island
The annual red crab migration — one of nature's most spectacular wildlife events 
Christmas Island's ancient rainforests — home to species found nowhere else on Earth 
Christmas Island's dramatic coastline — ancient coral reefs shaped by millions of years 
World-class diving and snorkeling — pristine reefs with exceptional visibility
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Where else North Korean citizens can apply online
See every country a North Korean passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.