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| Passport/Visa |
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Passport Required? |
Visa Required? |
Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| OtherEU |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Japanese |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Note
Tourism in Korea (Dem Rep) is currently permitted only in officially organized groups of minimum one person. Visas can be obtained through officially recognized travel companies or the nearest Korea (Dem Rep) embassy.
Passports
Valid passport required by all, including nationals of Korea (Dem Rep).
Visas
Required by all, including nationals of Korea (Dem Rep).
Types of visa and cost
Ordinary and Tourist: £30.
Application to
Consular section of the General Delegation of the DPRK or of the nearest Korean (Dem Rep) Embassy. Applications should be made by an officially recognized tour operator.
Application requirements
(a) Valid passport. (b) One passport-size photo. (c) One completed application form. (d) Tour confirmation from recognized travel company. (e) Proof of sufficient funds to cover stay. (f) Copy of applicant’s passport.
Working days required
Approximately 20 days.
Note
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. |
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| Health |
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Special Precautions |
Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever |
No |
No |
| Cholera |
1 |
No |
| Typhoid and Polio |
2 |
N/A |
| Malaria |
3 |
N/A |
1
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. However, cholera is a risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include a vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.
2
Immunization against typhoid is highly recommended, and against poliomyelitis is generally advised.
3
Malaria risk is low and exists mainly in the benign vivax form.
Food & drink
All water should be regarded as a potential health risk. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilized. Bottled water is widely available and considered fine to drink. Milk is unpasteurized and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.
Other risks
Diarrhoeal diseases including giardiasis, dysentery and typhoid fever are common. Hepatitis B is endemic in the area. Hepatitis A and E also occur along with tuberculosis. Epidemics of Japanese encephalitis and dengue fever may occur.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay.
Health care
‘People’s Hospitals’ and clinics are found throughout the country, but resources can be limited and basic. At present, emergency medical flights are not permitted into the country. Tourist sites generally provide medical facilities. International travelers are strongly advised to take out health insurance. |
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