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🇱🇰 Does a Sri Lankan need a visa for North Korea 🇰🇵?

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

You need a travel adapter: North Korea uses plug types A, C, F, Sri Lanka uses D, G, M. Mains voltage differs (North Korea: 110/220 V; Sri Lanka: 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 →

Easier destinations near North Korea for Sri Lankan passport holders

• 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — e-Visa
• 🇲🇻 Maldives — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇸🇬 Singapore — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇹🇯 Tajikistan — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇹🇭 Thailand — Visa-free 60 days
• 🇰🇭 Cambodia — Visa on arrival
• 🇱🇦 Laos — Visa on arrival
• 🇳🇵 Nepal — Visa on arrival

The other way round

🇰🇵 North Korean passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka does not currently admit North Korean passport holders.

The Sri Lankan passport at a glance

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