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Corée du Nord : à savoir avant de partir

L’essentiel

  • General entry remains restricted; limited tourism is not a general reopening. Confirm authorisation before booking.
  • The UK advises against all but essential travel; arbitrary detention and limited consular access are serious risks.
  • Expect guided travel and cash payments; international cards and mobile payments cannot be relied on.

Entrée et visas

Entry is restricted and requires advance authorisation. British tourists need a visa and normally travel on an organised tour. Chinese ordinary-passport holders also need a visa or authorised sightseeing document in advance. Confirm current nationality, route and entry restrictions with the relevant embassy and authorised operator.

Validité du passeport: UK guidance: valid for the stay; confirm stricter nationality and transit requirements with the embassy.

À la frontière, on peut vous demander

  • Follow your authorised guide and the approved itinerary.
  • Register any foreign mobile phone at the border.

Douane

  • Declare foreign currency. Importing or exporting North Korean won is illegal.
  • Religious, political or other media considered subversive may be confiscated and lead to detention.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, cs.mfa.gov.cn ↗, gov.uk ↗

Argent

On paie surtout en espèces. Cartes rarement acceptées.

Apple Pay — ne fonctionne pas · Google Pay — ne fonctionne pas

Distributeurs: There are no ATMs. Do not plan on obtaining cash after arrival.

  • Foreign visitors normally pay in euros, US dollars or Chinese yuan rather than won.
  • Bring enough permitted cash and confirm currency and denominations with your operator.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Règles et interdictions

Interdit

  • Political criticism and unsanctioned religious activity can lead to detention.
  • Do not photograph officials, guarded buildings or restricted sites without permission.

Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir

  • Movement is severely restricted; travel outside Pyongyang requires permission.
  • Your guide determines the permitted itinerary.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗

Culture et tenue

Religion: Promoting other religions or beliefs can incur severe penalties.

Tenue: Ask your authorised operator about dress requirements for each visit.

Savoir-vivre

  • Treat images of current and former leaders with care.
  • Ask your guide before taking photographs.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗

Climat

Cold winters and summer rains. Flooding is a major risk in July–August; typhoons can affect travel in August–September.

Mois par mois
  • janvier: Jan: severe winter cold
  • février: Feb: severe winter cold
  • mars: Mar: check route-specific forecast
  • avril: Apr: check route-specific forecast
  • mai: May: check route-specific forecast
  • juin: Jun: rainy season can begin late in month
  • juillet: Jul: rainy season; flooding risk
  • août: Aug: heavy rain and typhoon risk
  • septembre: Sep: typhoon risk
  • octobre: Oct: check route-specific forecast
  • novembre: Nov: check route-specific forecast
  • décembre: Dec: severe winter cold

Meilleure saison : Check whether travel is permitted before considering seasonal conditions.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.state.gov ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

À emporter

  • Approved travel documents and operator contacts
  • Permitted cash arranged before departure
  • Prescription medicines in original packaging

À ne pas emporter / interdit à l’importation

  • Religious or political material not cleared with your operator
  • GPS equipment without checking customs restrictions

Pratique

Prises: Confirm socket type and appliance voltage with your authorised operator.

Eau: Drink only bottled or boiled water; avoid ice.

Circulation: à droite

Mobile et eSIM: International SIM cards do not connect to local networks. Confirm any permitted communications arrangements before departure.

Santé: Health facilities are poor; serious illness or injury may require difficult evacuation.

Assurance: Confirm evacuation arrangements and cover despite government travel warnings.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, gov.uk ↗, cs.mfa.gov.cn ↗

Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.