Can you legally enter North Korea?

Tourism: Individuals cannot use a U.S. passport to travel to, in, or through North Korea without a special validation from the Department of State. Special Validations are granted only if it is in the US national interest to do so. Tourists are considered to be participating in activities at their own risk.

What passports can get you into North Korea?

All visitors holding ordinary passports (except South Korea) must obtain a visa prior to entering North Korea….Holders of diplomatic or service passports issued to nationals of the following countries can visit North Korea without a visa:

• Albania.
• Belarus.
• Bulgaria.
• China.
• Cuba.
• Indonesia.
• India.
• Iran.

Can US citizens enter North Korea with a limited passport?

U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizen nationals abroad can apply for this special validation at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. With a special validation to enter North Korea in a limited passport: one to three months validity to enter North Korea.

Are there any foreigners who live in North Korea?

Monica grew up in Pyongyang and graduated Yes, there are foreigners who live there. The children of American defectors (there were 4–5 Americans who defected to NK during the 1960’s and 70’s) are not ethnically Korean, but were born and raised there and they do seem to be well-integrated into NK society.

Is it possible to visit North Korea?

Although it is possible to visit North Korea though certain travel agencies, very few westerners have successfully immigrated to North Korea, and citizens of South Korea are completely forbidden to enter North Korea.

How can I move to North Korea from the USA?

If you are thinking of moving to North Korea from the USA, UK or anywhere else, you should contact the nearest embassy for detailed visa regulations for North Korea. Eurosender can send your documents express to and from the North Korean embassy, with our Express envelope delivery.