VisaBuddy / United States passport / North Korea
🇺🇸 Do United States citizens need a visa for North Korea?
United States citizens need a visa to visit North Korea, and it must usually be arranged before you travel.
Visa required
United States → North Korea
RequirementAdmission refused / banned
DetailsU.S. passports holders must obtain a special passport validation from the U.S. federal government before travel. Such validations are only ever issued if travel is in the interests of US national security.[277] United States citizens require a visa when traveling to North Korea; as there is no North Korean diplomatic mission in the United States, US citizens must obtain a visa from a diplomatic mission in a third country.[citation needed] U.S. secretary of state Rex Tillerson authorized a ban on American travel to North Korea that went into effect in August 2017, following the death of Otto Wa
What to doEntry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Check official sources before making any plans.
Requirements
- Entry is currently not permitted for this passport.
- Do not book travel before confirming with official sources.
- Restrictions can change, so re-check close to any planned travel.
Source: Wikipedia (cites embassies / IATA Timatic)
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Visa information is indicative. Always confirm with the official embassy before you travel.