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🇹🇼 Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Taiwan citizens need a visa to visit North Korea, and it must usually be arranged before you travel.
Visa required
Taiwan → North Korea
RequirementVisa required
DetailsTo enter for tourism purposes, one must first obtain authorization issued by a local travel agency in North Korea. Tourists are not allowed to leave North Korea outside of the capital Pyongyang. Special permission is required to travel to other areas, and tourists can only leave the capital with the accompaniment of government guides (cannot move independently). The Korean Demilitarized Zone is a restricted area, therefore access is restricted.
What to doYou need to get a visa in advance, usually from the embassy, consulate, or an authorised visa centre, before you travel.
Requirements
- Apply in advance at the embassy, consulate, or an authorised visa centre.
- Typical documents: passport, application form, photos, itinerary, proof of funds, accommodation.
- Some visas need an invitation letter, travel insurance, or biometrics.
- Processing can take days to weeks, so apply well ahead of travel.
Source: Wikipedia (cites embassies / IATA Timatic)
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Visa information is indicative. Always confirm with the official embassy before you travel.