Do I need a visa for North Korea from Sri Lanka?
Visa required
Travelling to North Korea on a Sri Lanka passport, you need a visa, arranged before you travel.
| Requirement | Visa required |
|---|---|
| Permitted stay once admitted | Not specified |
You cannot apply for a North Korean visa on your own. Your booking agency handles the paperwork, and the visa, when issued, covers the whole tour group rather than you individually.
Beijing is the usual staging point, with onward travel to Pyongyang by air or the twice-weekly train. There is no route around the group structure, whatever the reason for the trip.
All passports for North Korea·All destinations for a Sri Lanka passport
Data last verified: 2026-03-01
Not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change without notice and vary by circumstance - always confirm with the destination country’s embassy, consulate, or official government source before booking or traveling. Full disclaimer.