North Korean passport
Democratic People's Republic of Korea passports are issued to citizens of Democratic People's Republic of Korea for the international travel.
The privilege of a passport in North Korea is limited to a selected few. Membership of the Korean Workers' Party is essentially a requisite, as well as being close to the government structures which issue the passports and exit-visas.
In the Passport note it says:
Korean
- 이 려권소지자는 조선민주주의인민공화국의 보호를 받습니다. 이 려권소지자를 지장없이 통과시켜 주며 그에게 필요한 편의와 보호를 베풀어 줄것을 모든 관계자들에게 요청하는 바입니다.
English
- The holder of the passport is under protection of Democratic People's Republic of Korea. All of those whom (it) may concern are hereby requested to allow the holder to pass freely without delay or hindrance, and to afford the holder with assistance and protection as may be necessary.
Visa-free travel
North Korean ordinary citizens are normally not allowed to exit the country, not even for tourist purposes. The exit-visas are granted only to the government officials as well as sports and other special delegations. Those who obtained permission to exit North Korea can travel to 36 countries and territories visa-free or get visa upon arrival.
Africa
Burundi (Visa on Arrival)
Cape Verde 30 days (Visa on Arrival)
Comoros (Visa on Arrival)
Djibouti 1 month (Visa on Arrival)
Egypt 30 days (Visa on Arrival)
Madagascar 90 days (Visa on Arrival)
Seychelles 30 days
Togo 7 days (Visa on Arrival)
Uganda (Visa on Arrival)
Zambia (Visa on Arrival)
Americas
Dominica 21 days
Ecuador 90 days
Guyana 3 months
Haiti 3 months
Panama Authorized visa, approval only by immigration officials in Panama City before arrival.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1 month
Asia
Armenia 120 days (Visa on arrival)
Azerbaijan 30 days (Visa on Arrival)
Bangladesh 90 days (Visa on Arrival)
Georgia (Visa on Arrival - decision made by immigration officer)
Cambodia 30 days (Visa on Arrival)
Jordan (Visa on Arrival)
Laos 30 days (Visa on Arrival)
Macau 30 days (Visa on Arrival)
Malaysia 1 month
Maldives 30 days
Nepal 90 days (Visa on Arrival)
Singapore 30 days
Timor-Leste 30 days (Visa on Arrival)
Europe
Oceania
Cook Islands 31 days
Federated States of Micronesia 30 days
Niue 30 days
Palau 30 days
Papua New Guinea 60 days
Tuvalu 1 month (Visa on Arrival)