North Korea passport → Tajikistan

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Tajikistan?

Visa required in advance

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

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

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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Tajikistan at a glance

Capital: Dushanbe
Currency: Tajikistani somoni (TJS)
Languages: Russian, Tajik
Calling code: +992
Region: Central Asia

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Tajikistan for other passports

North KoreaVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa-free14 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa-free30 days
NepalVisa required
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days

Nearby in Central Asia for North Korean passport holders

KyrgyzstanVisa-free
KazakhstaneVisa
UzbekistaneVisa
TurkmenistanVisa required

Common questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Tajikistan?

How long can North Korean citizens stay in Tajikistan?

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 Tajikistan?

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.