Do North Korea passport holders need a visa for South Africa?
Yes. North Korea passport holders need a visa to visit South Africa.
Last updated 9 November 2026
Entry status
Visa requiredBefore you go:
- Visa applicants need a passport or travel document valid at least 30 days after the intended visit ends.
- Visitors need a return or onward ticket.
- Visitors need sufficient funds for day-to-day expenses during their stay.
- A yellow-fever certificate is required when the journey starts in or passes through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.