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Do Marshall Islands citizens need a visa for North Korea?

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

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Marshall Islands vs North Korea: passport comparison

Marshall Islands

75

visa-free countries

Global rank: #85 · mobility 133

North Korea

9

visa-free countries

Global rank: #186 · mobility 67.8
6

countries both Marshall Islands and North Korea can enter visa-free together

Marshall Islands + North Korea: passport compatibility

55%

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

Where Marshall Islands and North Korea travel together — by entry type:

6 both visa-free
25 both visa on arrival
36 both e-visa / eTA
42 both need a visa
88 access differs

Where Marshall Islands 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)

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

Only North Korea is visa-free (3)

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

1rule changes for the Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Marshall Islands citizens need a visa to enter North Korea. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Marshall Islands or North Korea?
The Marshall Islands passport is stronger: 75 visa-free countries versus 9. Global rank: Marshall Islands #85, North Korea #186.
Where can Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands and North Korea?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Marshall Islands passport ranking

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

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