You need a visa for Japan if you have a North Korean passport
These visas exist for Japan, 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 Japan. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.
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What Japan 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 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Passport photo 45x45mm with white background
- Confirmed round-trip flight reservation
- Hotel booking or accommodation proof
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Completed visa application form
A look at Japan
Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 
Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, the world's busiest pedestrian intersection 
Traditional zen garden showcasing Japanese aesthetic harmony 
Shinkansen bullet train with Mount Fuji in the background
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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.