You can change your cookie settings at any time. See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel. During the COVID pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. Few British people visit North Korea. Those that do are usually part of an organised tour. If you decide to visit North Korea, follow the advice of your tour group and the local authorities.
Failure to do so could put your personal safety at risk. Offences that would be considered trivial in other countries can incur very severe penalties in North Korea, particularly actions the authorities deem to be disrespectful towards the North Korean leadership or government. A Japanese national visiting North Korea, as part of an organised tour group, was detained on 5 August on unspecified grounds before being released and deported on 28 August An Australian student resident in Pyongyang was detained in June before being released in July.
See Local laws and customs. Some foreign nationals have not been granted access to consular support when detained in North Korea. In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the North Korean government announced that all air and train routes into and out of North Korea were temporarily suspended with effect from 31 January Consular support is not available from within North Korea as the British Embassy in Pyongyang has been temporarily closed due to travel restrictions put in place by the DPRK government in response to the pandemic.
While daily life in the capital city Pyongyang may appear calm, the security situation in North Korea can change with little notice and with no advance warning of possible actions by the North Korean authorities. This poses significant risks to British visitors and residents. You should follow the political and security situation very closely and stay in touch with your host organisation or tour operator.
The level of tension on the Korean peninsula grew considerably in due to a series of North Korean nuclear and missile tests. Individual tours DPRK. Hotels in the DPRK. Rason Free Economic Zone. Masik Ski Resort. Pyongyang Marathon South Korea. Beijing-Pyongyang via Dandong, Sinuiju. Pyongyang-Beijing via Sinuiju, Dandong. With a special validation to enter North Korea in a limited passport: one to three months validity to enter North Korea.
If you enter North Korea without a special validation: the Department of State can revoke your passport for misuse under 22 C. Further, you may be subject to felony prosecution under 18 U. If you try to enter North Korea without required travel documents : you may be denied entry, fined, detained, arrested, or imprisoned.
If you plan to enter and depart North Korea through China without multiple Chinese visas in your passport or with Chinese visas that expire before you depart North Korea, you may not be able to exit North Korea.
Find information on dual nationality , prevention of international child abduction and customs regulations on our websites. Crime: North Korea does not release crime statistics. Petty thefts have been reported at the airport in Pyongyang. The purchase of counterfeit and pirated goods is illegal in the United States and may be illegal in North Korea. Protecting Power, for assistance in reaching out to a U.
Embassy or Consulate and obtaining a replacement passport. You will also need a replacement visa for China. Please see our information for victims of crime , including possible victim compensation programs in the United States. Tourism: Individuals cannot use a U. Special Validations are granted only if it is in the US national interest to do so. Tourists are considered to be participating in activities at their own risk. Emergency response and subsequent appropriate medical treatment is not available in-country.
See our webpage for more information on insurance providers for overseas coverage. Arrest Notification: If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the Embassy of Sweden immediately. See our webpage for further information. Educate yourself about North Korean law. The North Korea legal system is an instrument of state power and not an independent branch of the government. Protections guaranteed under the U. However, do not assume your host will provide assistance to you if you are arrested, or that any information you shared with your host will not be turned over to North Korean authorities.
Criminal Penalties: At least 16 U. While in North Korea, you are subject to North Korean laws. If you violate North Korean laws, even unwittingly, you may be:. Some laws are also prosecutable in the United States, regardless of local law.
For examples, see our website on crimes against minors abroad and the Department of Justice website. Customs Regulations: North Korean authorities may seize documents, literature, audio and video files, computer equipment, DVDs, USB drives and other digital media, and letters deemed by North Korean officials to be pornographic or intended for religious proselytizing or subversive activities.
Please see our information on customs regulations. Dual Nationality: North Korea does not recognize dual nationality. If you are of Korean heritage — even if you are a U. Please see our information on Information on Dual Nationality. LGBTI Travelers: There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations because same-sex sexual relations are considered a foreign phenomenon.
Additionally, any open demonstration of affection is frowned upon, as well as between opposite sex couples. Persons with Mobility Issues. Hotels and medical facilities are generally accessible. Women Travelers: See our travel tips for Women Travelers. Medical Evacuations: Local DPRK hosts are often not aware of options available for medical evacuations and might claim that no such options exist.
If you have special dietary requirements, you are advised to bring food with you to North Korea, as the restaurants available to foreigners have limited menus that may not meet your dietary needs.
Companies that may be able to arrange evacuation services include, but are not limited to, those listed below. Global Doctor Telephone emergency : China Telephone: You can find useful information on medical emergencies abroad, including overseas insurance programs, on the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs website.
Also, see our extensive tips and advice on Traveling Safely Abroad. Bills - We do not pay medical bills. Be aware that U. Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments. We strongly recommend supplemental insurance our webpage to cover medical evacuation.
Major country-specific health concerns: Tuberculosis is an increasingly serious health concern in North Korea. Be up-to-date on all vaccinations recommended by the U.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The information below concerning North Korea is provided for general reference only. Bicycles are unavailable for rental or purchase. Please refer to our Road Safety information.
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