North Korea → Japan
Japan visa requirements for North Korea passport holders
Entry to Japan is currently not permitted on this passport.
Maximum Stay
Per visa issued
Processing Time
Not applicable
Visa Fee
Entry not permitted
Apply
Not required in advance
Passport Validity
Valid for the full duration of your stay (6 months recommended as a buffer)
Blank Pages
At least 1–2 blank visa pages
Entries
Per visa conditions
Rule Source
Global visa dataset + curation
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Transiting Japan?
Japan: airside transit at the same airport needs no visa ("shore pass" rules may apply for landside). If you change airports (NRT↔HND), full entry rules apply.
Health & Entry
Yellow fever certificate required only if you arrive from (or transited through) a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Routine vaccinations should be up to date. Check destination-specific advice (hepatitis A/B, typhoid, malaria prophylaxis) with a travel clinic 4–6 weeks before departure.
Travel medical insurance is strongly recommended everywhere, and mandatory for Schengen visas, Saudi e-visas, and several other programmes.
Official Source
Always apply through the destination government’s official portal — never through look-alike sites charging inflated fees.
Japan Travel Insurance
Often mandatory for visa approval — get a compliant policy.
Flights to Japan
Refundable reservations that work as visa proof of travel.
Hotel Bookings
Confirmations accepted by embassies, free-cancellation options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do North Korea passport holders need a visa for Japan?
Entry to Japan is currently not permitted on this passport.
How long can North Korea passport holders stay in Japan?
The permitted stay depends on the visa issued — check the sticker/approval or the official source. Category: Entry Not Permitted.
How much does the Japan visa cost for North Korea passport holders?
There is no visa fee for this entry type.
How long does the Japan visa take to process?
Not applicable
What passport validity is required to enter Japan?
Valid for the full duration of your stay (6 months recommended as a buffer). Blank pages: at least 1–2 blank visa pages.
Do I need a transit visa when connecting through Japan?
Japan: airside transit at the same airport needs no visa ("shore pass" rules may apply for landside). If you change airports (NRT↔HND), full entry rules apply.
More for the North Korea passport
Requirements are compiled from official sources and refreshed regularly, but immigration rules change without notice — always confirm with the destination’s embassy or official portal before booking non-refundable travel.