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North Korea

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Visa required

The UK government says North Korea's borders have been closed to general entry since 2020 and some limited tourism has restarted. It says tourists can normally travel only as part of an organised tour and independent travellers need a sponsor and permission from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. A US Federal Register notice says US passports are invalid for travel to North Korea unless specially validated.

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The UK government says your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay, and to check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements, including for China if you are travelling through China.

What you need to know

  1. Regime

    Visa required

  2. Notes

    The UK government says North Korea's borders have been closed to general entry since 2020 and some limited tourism has restarted. It says tourists can normally travel only as part of an organised tour and independent travellers need a sponsor and permission from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. A US Federal Register notice says US passports are invalid for travel to North Korea unless specially validated.

  3. Passport validity

    The UK government says your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay, and to check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements, including for China if you are travelling through China.

  4. Proof of funds

    No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement. The UK government says credit cards and international mobile payments are not accepted, and that some hotels may insist on full cash payment in advance when you check in.

  5. Vaccinations

    WHO's country list marks North Korea as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged one year and over arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission; the UK government says you need the certificate if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.

Before you go

  • Check your travel document validity.
  • Review any official updates.
  • Keep contact details for the relevant authorities.

Entry requirements can change: always confirm the latest information with the competent authorities before departure.