North Korea•Asia14-28 days
75 EUR
10 days
No
Not Required
Allowed
No
Not Required
Guided tourism visa requiring booking through a State-authorized travel agency with mandatory local guides throughout the stay.
The North Korean tourist visa is a specialized entry authorization established to facilitate controlled foreign tourism within the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). It is not a standard visa sticker but is typically issued as a 'Tourist Card' on a separate document to avoid stamping the traveler's passport. This system fills the gap of managing and monitoring foreign visitors in a highly restricted environment, ensuring that all tourism remains within the parameters set by the State General Bureau of Tourist Guidance.
This visa is designed for individuals wishing to visit the country for leisure, provided they are not from restricted categories or nationalities. It is exclusively for those who have booked a comprehensive, pre-approved guided tour through a state-authorized travel agency. A distinctive feature of this visa is that it mandates constant supervision by local guides; independent travel is strictly prohibited, and applicants must adhere to a pre-approved itinerary throughout their stay.
| Initial grant | 10 days |
Must book a guided tour through a state-authorized travel agency.
Independent travel is not permitted.
Valid passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
Mandatory adherence to all local rules and guided itinerary.
Journalists and professional photographers are generally prohibited from entering on a tourist visa.
Education
none or higher
Completed visa application form (provided by the tour operator).
Copy of passport (digital).
Passport-style photograph (digital or physical depending on the agency).
Tour confirmation/itinerary from the agency.
Employment certificate (often requested).
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