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Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for North Korea?

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

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Hong Kong vs North Korea: passport comparison

Hong Kong

114

visa-free countries

Global rank: #46 · mobility 160

North Korea

9

visa-free countries

Global rank: #186 · mobility 67.8
8

countries both Hong Kong and North Korea can enter visa-free together

Hong Kong + North Korea: passport compatibility

37%

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

Where Hong Kong and North Korea travel together — by entry type:

8 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
24 both e-visa / eTA
20 both need a visa
125 access differs

Where Hong Kong 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 (8)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only North Korea is visa-free (1)

How the entry rule changed: Hong Kong → North Korea

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Hong Kong → North Korea rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Hong Kong passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Hong Kong goes visa-free

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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 Hong Kong citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Hong Kong citizens need a visa to enter North Korea. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Hong Kong or North Korea?
The Hong Kong passport is stronger: 114 visa-free countries versus 9. Global rank: Hong Kong #46, North Korea #186.
Where can Hong Kong and North Korea citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 8 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 Hong Kong and North Korea?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Hong Kong passport ranking

Where else the Hong Kong passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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