North Korea passport → Kyrgyzstan
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Kyrgyzstan?
Visa-free entry
North Korean passport holders can visit Kyrgyzstan without a visa.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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Kyrgyzstan at a glance
- Capital
- Bishkek
- Currency
- Kyrgyzstani som (KGS)
- Languages
- Kyrgyz, Russian
- Calling code
- +996
- Region
- Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan for other passports
- North KoreaVisa-free
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free60 days
ChinaVisa-free21 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa on arrival60 days
Nearby in Central Asia for North Korean passport holders
KazakhstaneVisa
UzbekistaneVisa
TajikistanVisa required
TurkmenistanVisa required
Common questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Kyrgyzstan?
North Korean passport holders can visit Kyrgyzstan without a visa.
How long can North Korean citizens stay in Kyrgyzstan?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can North Korean citizens get a visa on arrival in Kyrgyzstan?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can North Korean citizens visit without a visa?
36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The North Korea passport ranks #88 of 94 (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.