Travel from North Korea to Malaysia is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any North Korea citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
North Korea passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Malaysia.
Generic country-level guidance for Malaysia. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Malaysia. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Malaysia (MY). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Malaysia (MY) requires every traveller to submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card for entry — best done a few days before departure rather than in the airport queue. Without it, expect to be pulled aside at the border or denied boarding. Apply at: https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my
Malaysia (MY) restricts or bans the import of: codeine, CBD products, some psychiatric medications. The risk is real — travellers have been detained at customs for over-the-counter products that are routine elsewhere. If you take any prescription medication, look up the active ingredient against the restricted list above before booking. Always carry the prescription bottle plus a doctor's letter naming the medication and the condition it treats. Adding your medications to your profile (optional) lets us tell you specifically which of yours match. Malaysia has strict drug laws; carry valid prescription.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Malaysia requires proof you'll leave before they let you in. At check-in the airline often asks for this — without it, they can deny boarding because the carrier becomes liable for flying you back. Easiest fixes, in order: (1) book a refundable return or onward flight, (2) use a one-way bus / train ticket out, or (3) buy a temporary onward-ticket reservation through a service like OnwardTicket. Have whichever you choose printed or on your phone before you reach the counter.
Typical September conditions at KUL (Malaysia (MY)): mild. Typical lows around 22°C, highs around 31°C, moderate rainfall (~187mm for the month).
Your North Korea (KP) passport requires a traditional visa for Malaysia. Traditional visas typically require a consulate appointment, paperwork, fees, and a multi-day to multi-week wait. Confirm requirements directly with the destination's consular site before booking. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-06-21T10:11:55.888854+00:00.