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North Korea DPRK Visitor Visa

14 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreign traveller seeking entry permission from a DPRK diplomatic mission.

Route type
Short stay & visit
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Embassy Application ChannelVisa applications and enquiries are directed to a DPRK embassy.checked 2026-07-27
  • Official Application Form ExistsA DPRK diplomatic mission publishes an entry-visa form.via krld.pl · checked 2026-07-27
  • Organized tour normally requiredTourists can normally travel only as part of an organized tour.checked 2026-07-27
  • Independent traveller sponsor and MFA permissionAn independent traveller needs a sponsor and permission from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.checked 2026-07-27
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementThe diplomatic-mission form collects passport details.via krld.pl · checked 2026-07-27
Also stated by the source
  • Current Central Procedure PublishedNo current central government visa procedure was publicly accessible.checked 2026-07-27
  • Eligibility summaryThe cited authority source establishes the route and the criteria recorded below.checked 2026-07-27
  • Entry Purpose ScopeThe form asks for the purpose of the visit.via krld.pl · checked 2026-07-27
  • General entry currently closedNorth Korea's borders remain closed to general entry under the current authority guidance.checked 2026-07-27
  • Limited tourism onlySome limited tourism has restarted, but not all passenger routes have resumed.checked 2026-07-27
  • Official source basisThe cited authority source establishes the route and the criteria recorded below.checked 2026-07-27
  • Report summaryThe cited authority source establishes the route and the criteria recorded below.checked 2026-07-27
  • Visa RegimeThe authority guidance states that a visa is required for entry.checked 2026-07-27
  • Foreign affairs registration after 24 hoursA visit lasting more than 24 hours must be registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.checked 2026-07-27
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to North Korea?
The official source states: For a foreign traveller seeking entry permission from a DPRK diplomatic mission.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.uk page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.ukLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this North Korea government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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