North Korea Visa Requirements for American citizens in 2024

Last Updated: June 7, 2024, 2:15 p.m.

United States of America

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North Korea

1) Restricted

Currently, access to Korea, Democratic People's Republic of is limited for American citizens. Entry restrictions are in place, attributed to: TODO.

Entry Requirement

Danger
Allowed Stay

N/A

Purpose of Travel

Tourist

Further Notes

  • U.S. passports holders must obtain a special passport validation from the U.S. federal government before travel. Such validations are only ever issued if travel is in the interests of US national security.
  • United States citizens require a visa when traveling to North Korea, as there is no North Korean diplomatic mission in the United States, US citizens must obtain a visa from a diplomatic mission in a third country.
  • U.S. secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, authorized a ban on American travel to North Korea that went into effect in August 2017, following the death of Otto Warmbier, a US student who was detained in North Korea and sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for allegedly stealing a propaganda poster.

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General Information about Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

  • Name (Common): North Korea
  • Name (Official): Democratic People's Republic of Korea
  • Population: 25778815
  • Area: 120538
  • Capital: Pyongyang
  • Currency: North Korean won
  • Language: Korean
  • Calling Code: +8
  • Region: Asia
  • Subregion: Eastern Asia

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

No, American citizens cannot travel to North Korea due to restrictions.

No, American citizens cannot travel to North Korea due to restrictions.

No, American citizens cannot travel to North Korea due to restrictions.

The maximum length of stay in North Korea with Restricted is N/A. American citizens must leave the country within the specified period.

Travelling to North Korea is restricted for American citizens. Ensure to follow the regulations and avoid any travel violations.
Travel Advisory for Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

Advisory Message: North Korea has a current risk level of 4.4 (out of 5). We advise: Please reconsider your need to travel to North Korea.
Score: 4.4
Source: https://www.travel-advisory.info/north-korea
Last Updated Aug. 13, 2024, 8:21 a.m.