| NATIONAL | PURPOSE OF TRAVEL | VISA REQUIRED? |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Business | Yes |
| Tourist | Yes |
NOTES FOR NORTH KOREA:
- U.S. passports cannot be used to travel to, in, or through the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) unless they are specially validated for such travel by the Secretary of State.
- Special validations are granted only in very limited circumstances. Review the information on how to apply for the special validation(opens in a new tab).
- A visa is required for any length of stay and any purpose of visit, including transit.
- North Korea is not represented in the United States. You may obtain this visa in Beijing at the North Korea Embassy.