Destination guide

North Korea visa requirements

For Malaysia passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa required

For holders of a passport from

Do I need a visa to visit North Korea with a Malaysia passport?

Travel prohibited

Key entry notes

  • Due to safety concerns and in the wake of strained Malaysia–North Korea relations following the assassination of Kim Jong-nam at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, the Malaysian government has prohibited all citizens from travelling to North Korea.

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At a glance

Travel basics

Region
Eastern Asia
Capital
Pyongyang
Languages
Korean
Currency
KPW
Time zones
UTC+09:00
Area
120,538 km2
Population
25,155,000