Malaysia Visa RequirementsFor North Korea passport holders
North Korean citizens cannot travel to Malaysia in practice. Malaysia severed diplomatic relations with North Korea in 2017 following the assassination of Kim Jong-nam using VX nerve agent at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Malaysia now enforces UN sanctions on North Korea.
North Korea passport holders require a visa to enter Malaysia.
No visa pathway is available to ordinary North Korean citizens for travel to Malaysia. Malaysia does not maintain diplomatic relations with North Korea.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
North Korea to Malaysia: What You Need to Know
The February 2017 assassination of Kim Jong-un's half-brother Kim Jong-nam at Kuala Lumpur International Airport using the chemical weapon VX severely damaged Malaysia-North Korea relations. Malaysia expelled the North Korean ambassador and North Korea expelled the Malaysian ambassador. Malaysia then announced it would no longer grant visa-free entry to North Korean citizens and severed diplomatic relations. Malaysia now enforces UN sanctions on North Korea.
How to Get There
Defectors naturalized in South Korea can enter Malaysia visa-free as South Korean citizens.
Money & Banking
Malaysia enforces UN financial sanctions against North Korea. Malaysian banks apply comprehensive sanctions screening. Trade with North Korea is heavily restricted.
Practical Tips
North Korean defectors who have obtained South Korean or other citizenship can travel to Malaysia. South Korean citizens enter Malaysia visa-free for short stays.