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Do Malawi citizens need a visa for North Korea?

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

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Malawi vs North Korea: passport comparison

Malawi

42

visa-free countries

Global rank: #127 · mobility 89.2

North Korea

9

visa-free countries

Global rank: #186 · mobility 67.8
7

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

Malawi + North Korea: passport compatibility

75%

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

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

7 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
33 both e-visa / eTA
87 both need a visa
49 access differs

Where Malawi 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 (7)

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

Only North Korea is visa-free (2)

How the entry rule changed: Malawi → 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 Malawi → North Korea rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Malawi passport, 2 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 Malawi 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 Malawi citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Malawi citizens need a visa to enter North Korea. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Malawi or North Korea?
The Malawi passport is stronger: 42 visa-free countries versus 9. Global rank: Malawi #127, North Korea #186.
Where can Malawi and North Korea citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 7 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 Malawi and North Korea?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Malawi passport ranking

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

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