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🇰🇭 Does a Cambodian need a visa for North Korea 🇰🇵?
Yes. Cambodian passport holders need a visa for North Korea, applied for at an embassy or consulate of North Korea before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Cambodian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of North Korea or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
North Korea at a glance
Capital: Pyongyang · Currency: North Korean won (KPW, ₩) · Official languages: Korean · Calling code: +850
U.S. State Department travel advisory for North Korea: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 7 July 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (A, C); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for North Korea's sockets (A, C, F). Mains voltage differs (North Korea: 110/220 V; Cambodia: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering North Korea →
Your embassy in North Korea
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in North Korea, contact the embassy of Cambodia:
- Embassy of Cambodia in Pyongyang
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near North Korea for Cambodian passport holders
- 🇲🇴 Macau — Visa on arrival
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — e-Visa
- 🇯🇵 Japan — e-Visa
- 🇲🇳 Mongolia — e-Visa
The other way round
🇰🇵 North Korean passport holders visiting Cambodia: North Korean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Cambodia, usually at the airport or land border.
The Cambodian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Cambodian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Cambodian passport holders need a visa for North Korea, applied for at an embassy or consulate of North Korea before travelling.
Does a North Korean need a visa for Cambodia?
North Korean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Cambodia, usually at the airport or land border.