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Do Bangladesh citizens need a visa for North Korea?

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Bangladesh citizens need a visa to enter North Korea. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Bangladesh vs North Korea: passport comparison

Bangladesh

17

visa-free countries

Global rank: #192 · mobility 65.3

North Korea

9

visa-free countries

Global rank: #186 · mobility 67.8
6

countries both Bangladesh and North Korea can enter visa-free together

Bangladesh + North Korea: passport compatibility

81%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Bangladesh and North Korea travel together — by entry type:

6 both visa-free
15 both visa on arrival
40 both e-visa / eTA
98 both need a visa
38 access differs

Where Bangladesh and North Korea can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

✓ Both visa-free (6)

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Country Max stay Passport rank
Dominica21 days#70 Gambia90 days#132 Haiti90 days#175 Micronesia30 days#89 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Seychelles90 days#58

Only Bangladesh is visa-free (11)

BahamasBarbadosBhutanFijiGrenadaJamaicaKiribatiRwandaSaint Kitts and NevisTrinidad and TobagoVanuatu

Only North Korea is visa-free (3)

GuyanaKyrgyzstanPalestine

Where else Bangladesh goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BhutanVisa-free · 14 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days → → FijiVisa-free · 120 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → GrenadaVisa-free · 90 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days → → JamaicaVisa-free · 90 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for North Korea

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Bangladesh citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Bangladesh citizens need a visa to enter North Korea. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Bangladesh or North Korea?
The Bangladesh passport is stronger: 17 visa-free countries versus 9. Global rank: Bangladesh #192, North Korea #186.
Where can Bangladesh and North Korea citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 6 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for North Korea?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Bangladesh and North Korea?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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