Hong Kong passport → North Korea

Do Hong Konger citizens need a visa for North Korea?

Visa required in advance

Hong Konger passport holders need a visa for North Korea, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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North Korea at a glance

Capital: Pyongyang
Currency: North Korean won (KPW)
Languages: Korean
Calling code: +850
Region: Eastern Asia

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North Korea for other passports

Hong KongVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa required
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Eastern Asia for Hong Konger passport holders

ChinaVisa-free
JapanVisa-free90 days
MacaoVisa-free
MongoliaVisa-free14 days
South KoreaVisa-free90 days
TaiwanVisa on arrival

Common questions

Do Hong Konger citizens need a visa for North Korea?

How long can Hong Konger citizens stay in North Korea?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Hong Konger citizens get a visa on arrival in North Korea?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Hong Konger citizens visit without a visa?

160 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Hong Kong passport ranks #4 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.