North Korea vs Bangladesh Passport Comparison
North Korea
ASIA
#99
Rank
Visa-Free Access36 countries
Bangladesh
ASIA
#100
Rank
Visa-Free Access37 countries
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | North Korea | Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Visa-Free Destinations | 36 | 37 |
| 2026 Ranking | #99 | #100 |
| Global Mobility Score | 0/100 | 53/100 |
| Openness Score | 0/100 | 42/100 |
| Continent | ASIA | ASIA |
| Schengen Member | No | No |
| Citizenship by Investment | No | No |
| Residency by Investment | No | No |
| Visa on Arrival | 27 | 17 |
| eTA Available | 2 | 4 |
| e-Visa Available | 45 | 46 |
| Visa Required | 143 | 142 |
Visa-Free Destinations
2026 Ranking
North Korea
#99
Bangladesh
#100
Global Mobility Score
North Korea
0/100
Bangladesh
53/100
Openness Score
North Korea
0/100
Bangladesh
42/100
Continent
North Korea
ASIA
Bangladesh
ASIA
Schengen Member
Citizenship by Investment
Residency by Investment
Visa on Arrival
eTA Available
e-Visa Available
Visa Required
North Korea
143
Bangladesh
142
Comparison Summary & Recommendations
Overall Winner
Bangladesh
With 37 visa-free destinations, Bangladesh offers the most global mobility among the compared passports.
Highest Global Ranking
North Korea
Ranked #99 globally, North Korea is the highest-ranked passport in this comparison.
Most Unique Access
Bangladesh
Bangladesh provides exclusive visa-free access to 11 destinations not accessible with the other passports.
Key Insights
- • All compared passports share access to 6 common destinations
- • The strongest passport offers 37 visa-free destinations
- • Consider your travel priorities: business, leisure, or specific regions when choosing a passport
- • Visa requirements can change - always verify current entry requirements before traveling
Visa Access Analysis
Understanding the overlap and unique access each passport provides
6
Shared Destinations
3
Unique to North Korea
11
Unique to Bangladesh
Exclusive Visa-Free Access
North Korea
3 unique destinations
GuyanaKyrgyzstanSuriname
Bangladesh
11 unique destinations
BahamasBarbadosFijiGrenadaJamaicaMontserratTrinidad and TobagoVanuatuBritish Virgin IslandsRwanda+1 more
Shared Visa-Free Destinations (6)
Countries that all compared passports can access visa-free
Cook IslandsDominicaThe GambiaHaitiMicronesiaSt. Vincent and the Grenadines
Ranking Trends Over Time (Server Rendered)
Historical passport ranking comparison from 2006 to 2025 (lower rank is better)
2025 Snapshot
North Korea
Rank: #99
Visa-free: 41
Bangladesh
Rank: #100
Visa-free: 40
Recent Historical Ranks
| Year | North Korea | Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #99 (41) | #100 (40) |
| 2024 | #97 (42) | #97 (42) |
| 2023 | #102 (40) | #101 (41) |
| 2022 | #104 (39) | #103 (40) |
| 2021 | #109 (39) | #108 (40) |
| 2020 | #100 (39) | #98 (41) |
| 2019 | #100 (39) | #99 (40) |
| 2018 | #99 (42) | #100 (41) |
| 2017 | #94 (40) | #95 (38) |
| 2016 | #95 (42) | #96 (39) |
Each cell shows rank and visa-free count for that year.