Entry Limits To North Korea

Some nationalities are barred from entering North Korea altogether. This is one of the things about North Korea you should know before travelling. South Koreans are not permitted access, while Israeli, American, British, and Japanese nationals have reported difficulties. North Korea, on the other hand, abolished the restrictions on American citizens in January 2010, allowing them to travel at any time of the year. If you have a US passport, you must obtain special Department of State certification before traveling to North Korea. A North Korean travel agency can assist you in navigating the complicated and ever-changing laws.

If you plan to stay longer than 24 hours, you must register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The majority of hotels will handle this for you automatically. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your planned stay. There is no need to extend the validity period beyond this. Visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre's TravelHealthPro website to see if you require a yellow fever certificate.

Single parents and other people traveling alone with children should be aware that some nations require documentary proof of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country, and in other situations, before allowing the children to depart.