Visa policy of North Korea

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Most visitors to North Korea must obtain a visa in advance from one of the North Korean diplomatic missions. [1]

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All visitors holding ordinary passports (except South Korea) must obtain a visa prior to entering North Korea.

All visitors (except citizens of South Korea) who travel to North Korea for tourism purposes require prior authorization from a travel agency registered with the State General Bureau of Tourist Guidance.

Visa requirement

North Korean tourist visas are issued in the form of a tourist card for tourists, or on a separate paper for other types of visas. No stamps are stamped inside one's actual passport. [2]

Visa exemption

Since 2014, citizens of China holding ordinary passports visiting only the Tongrim County in a tour group can stay there for up to 2 days. [3] They may also visit Sinuiju for a day trip without a visa. [4]

Non-ordinary passports

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Holders of non-ordinary passports issued to citizens of the following countries can enter North Korea without a visa, for a stay up to the duration listed below: [1]

Indefinite stay

90 days

30 days

14 days

D - Diplomatic passports
O - Official passports
S - Service passports

South Korea

Citizens of South Korea seeking to visit North Korea cannot use South Korean passports to travel to North Korea.

They must instead submit a North/South Korea visitation verification certificate as well as a departure card to the North Korean immigration officer at the port of entry and go through immigration inspection in North Korea.

They must also seek authorization from the South Korean government prior to departure.

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