Nomad Rank
Total Score
Country
North Korea
Capital City
Pyongyang
Language
Korean
Currency
North Korean won
Region
Asia
Landlocked
No
North Korea Passport
Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking
The North Korea Passport is currently ranked Number 195 in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 32. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of North Korea’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.
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Travel Destinations from North Korea 50% in total score
For the North Korea Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned North Korea a Travel Score of 50 which means that North Korea passport holders can enter a total of 50 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.
Taxation in North Korea 20% in total score
For the North Korea Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned North Korea a Taxation Score of 20, meaning that North Korea allows citizens to relocate to avoid tax.
Perception 10% in total score
For the North Korea Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned North Korea a Perception Score of 10, meaning that North Korea citizens are refused entry to a substantial number of countries and/or encounter substantial hostility.
Dual Citizenship 10% in total score
For the North Korea Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned North Korea a Dual Citizenship Score of 10, meaning that North Korea citizens are strictly forbidden to hold other citizenships.
Freedom 10% in total score
For the North Korea Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned North Korea a Freedom Score of 10, meaning that North Korea citizens have low freedom.
