North Korea passport → Malaysia

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

Visa required in advance

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

Apply on the official site: malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my

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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Malaysia at a glance

Capital: Kuala Lumpur
Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
Languages: English, Malay
Calling code: +60
Region: South-eastern Asia

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Malaysia for other passports

North KoreaVisa required
IndiaVisa-free30 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa30 days
BangladesheVisa30 days
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepaleVisa30 days
NigeriaeVisa14 days
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days

Nearby in South-eastern Asia for North Korean passport holders

CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
LaosVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
MyanmareVisa
ThailandeVisa
VietnameVisa90 days
BruneiVisa required
IndonesiaVisa required

Common questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

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

How long can North Korean citizens stay in Malaysia?

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 Malaysia?

Not under the standard rules.

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 #87 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.