Korea, North
Note
Tourism in Korea (Dem Rep) is currently permitted only in officially organized groups of minimum one person. Visas can be obtained through officially recognized travel companies or the nearest Korea (Dem Rep) embassy.
Passports
Valid
passport required by all, including nationals of Korea (Dem Rep).
Visas
Required
by all, including nationals of Korea (Dem Rep).
Types
of visa and cost
Ordinary
and Tourist: US$52
Application
to
Consular
section of the General Delegation of the DPRK or of the nearest Korean (Dem
Rep) Embassy. Applications should be made by an officially recognized tour
operator.
Application
requirements
(a)
Valid passport. (b) One passport-size photo. (c) One completed application
form. (d) Tour confirmation from recognized travel company. (e) Proof of
sufficient funds to cover stay. (f) Copy of applicant's passport.
Working
days required
Approximately
20 days.
Note
For
stays of over 24 hours registration with the MFA is required, although most
hotels and travel agents will automatically do this for the visitor. It is
advisable to contact the nearest embassy prior to departure for further
details.
It is
not possible to enter the Korea (Dem Rep) from the Republic of Korea (South Korea).
The
threat from terrorism in Korea (Dem Rep) is low, but you should be aware of the
global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against
civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Travellers
should register with their embassy in Pyongyang on arrival.
Travel
within Korea (Dem Rep) is severely restricted.
This
advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change
rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the
latest travel advice:
British
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel:
(0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk
US
Department of State
Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel
No Test Required
None
British
Embassy
Munsu-dong
Diplomatic Compound
Pyongyang
Democratic
People's Republic of Korea
Telephone:
+850 2 381 7980 International dialling
(0) 2 382 7980 Local dialling
There is
a Duty Officer rota for out of hours emergencies - to contact use international
dialling
Facsimile: +850 2 381 7985 International dialling
Email:
postmaster.PYONX@fco.gov.uk
Office
Hours: GMT:
Mon-Fri:
0000-0830
Local
Time:
Mon-Fri:
0900-1730
