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Korea (Democratic Peoples Republic Of)
Passport/Visa
Passport/Visa
Korea (Democratic Peoples Republic Of)
Passport Required?
British
Yes
Australian
Yes
Canadian
Yes
USA
Yes
Other EU
Yes
Visa Required?
British
Yes
Australian
Yes
Canadian
Yes
USA
Yes
Other EU
Yes
Return Ticket Required?
British
Yes
Australian
Yes
Canadian
Yes
USA
Yes
Other EU
Yes
Passport Note
Tourism in Korea (Democratic People's Republic) is currently permitted only through officially recognised travel companies . Visas can be obtained through officially recognised travel companies or the nearest Korea (Democratic People's Republic) Embassy.
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visa Note
(a) 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. (b) Visas may be denied to applicants who have recently visited areas infected by the Avian Influenza (bird 'flu). (c) Nationals entering Korea (Democratic People's Republic) through China are advised to obtain a double-entry visa for China in case of an emergency departure. (d) It is not possible to enter Korea (Democratic People's Republic) from the Republic of Korea.
Types of Visa and Cost
Ordinary and Tourist: £30.
Applications to:
Consular section of the General Delegation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea or of the nearest Korean (Democratic People's Republic) Embassy. Applications should be made by an officially recognised tour operator.
Working Days Required
Approximately 20 days.
Travel Essentials
| Passport Required? | |
|---|---|
| British | Yes |
| Australian | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes |
| USA | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes |
| Visa Required? | |
| British | Yes |
| Australian | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes |
| USA | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes |
| Return Ticket Required? | |
| British | Yes |
| Australian | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes |
| USA | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes |
Passport Note
Tourism in Korea (Democratic People's Republic) is currently permitted only through officially recognised travel companies . Visas can be obtained through officially recognised travel companies or the nearest Korea (Democratic People's Republic) Embassy.
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visa Note
(a) 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. (b) Visas may be denied to applicants who have recently visited areas infected by the Avian Influenza (bird 'flu). (c) Nationals entering Korea (Democratic People's Republic) through China are advised to obtain a double-entry visa for China in case of an emergency departure. (d) It is not possible to enter Korea (Democratic People's Republic) from the Republic of Korea.
Types of Visa and Cost
Ordinary and Tourist: £30.
Applications to:
Consular section of the General Delegation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea or of the nearest Korean (Democratic People's Republic) Embassy. Applications should be made by an officially recognised tour operator.
Working Days Required
Approximately 20 days.
Travel Essentials
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