North Korea Passport & Visa Requirements
Entry requirements for Americans
United States citizens must have a valid passport. A visa is required.
Entry requirements for UK nationals
UK citizens must have a valid passport. A visa is required.
Entry requirements for Canada
Canadian citizens must have a valid passport. A visa is required.
Entry requirements for Australians
Australian citizens must have a valid passport. A visa is required.
Entry requirements for South Africans
South African citizens must have a valid passport. A visa is required.
Entry requirements for New Zealanders
New Zealand citizens must have a valid passport. A visa is required.
Entry requirements for Irish nationals
Irish citizens must have a valid passport. A visa is required.
Passport/Visa Note
Passport and/or passport replacing document must be valid on arrival. Visitors must hold tickets and documents required for their next destination and sufficient funds to cover their stay. It is highly recommended that passports have at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.
Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.
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