# Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for North Korea?

Yes. United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit North Korea.

- Entry status: Visa required
- Last updated: 9 November 2026
- Page: https://edenpax.com/passport/united-kingdom/to/north-korea

## Before 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.

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