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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do North Korea citizens need a visa for Cambodia?

Visa on arrival

North Korea citizens can get a visa on arrival for Cambodia — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Visa on arrival
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North Korea vs Cambodia: passport comparison

North Korea

9

visa-free countries

Global rank: #186 · mobility 67.8

Cambodia

21

visa-free countries

Global rank: #145 · mobility 82.1
7

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

North Korea + Cambodia: passport compatibility

84%

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

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

7 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
44 both e-visa / eTA
92 both need a visa
32 access differs

Where North Korea and Cambodia 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: North Korea → Cambodia

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

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

1rule changes for the North Korea 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 North Korea goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Cambodia

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 on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do North Korea citizens need a visa for Cambodia?
North Korea citizens can get a visa on arrival for Cambodia — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — North Korea or Cambodia?
The Cambodia passport is stronger: 21 visa-free countries versus 9. Global rank: North Korea #186, Cambodia #145.
Where can North Korea and Cambodia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 7 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Cambodia?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between North Korea and Cambodia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

North Korea passport ranking

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

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