Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for North Korea?
Yes. United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit North Korea.
Last updated 9 November 2026
Entry status
Visa requiredBefore you go:
- Registration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required for visits over 24 hours.
- Passport should be valid for the proposed duration of stay.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required when arriving from a transmission-risk country.
- Foreigners may enter by air or train, but cannot enter from South Korea.