उत्तर कोरिया: यात्रा से पहले क्या जानें
सबसे ज़रूरी
- 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.
प्रवेश और वीज़ा
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.
पासपोर्ट की वैधता: UK guidance: valid for the stay; confirm stricter nationality and transit requirements with the embassy.
सीमा पर पूछा जा सकता है
- Follow your authorised guide and the approved itinerary.
- Register any foreign mobile phone at the border.
सीमा शुल्क
- 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.
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पैसे
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एटीएम: 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.
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नियम और प्रतिबंध
प्रतिबंधित
- Political criticism and unsanctioned religious activity can lead to detention.
- Do not photograph officials, guarded buildings or restricted sites without permission.
कानून जो पर्यटक अनजाने में तोड़ते हैं
- Movement is severely restricted; travel outside Pyongyang requires permission.
- Your guide determines the permitted itinerary.
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संस्कृति और पहनावा
धर्म: Promoting other religions or beliefs can incur severe penalties.
पहनावा: Ask your authorised operator about dress requirements for each visit.
शिष्टाचार
- Treat images of current and former leaders with care.
- Ask your guide before taking photographs.
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मौसम
Cold winters and summer rains. Flooding is a major risk in July–August; typhoons can affect travel in August–September.
महीने के हिसाब से
- जनवरी: Jan: severe winter cold
- फ़रवरी: Feb: severe winter cold
- मार्च: Mar: check route-specific forecast
- अप्रैल: Apr: check route-specific forecast
- मई: May: check route-specific forecast
- जून: Jun: rainy season can begin late in month
- जुलाई: Jul: rainy season; flooding risk
- अगस्त: Aug: heavy rain and typhoon risk
- सितंबर: Sep: typhoon risk
- अक्टूबर: Oct: check route-specific forecast
- नवंबर: Nov: check route-specific forecast
- दिसंबर: Dec: severe winter cold
सबसे अच्छा मौसम: Check whether travel is permitted before considering seasonal conditions.
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क्या ले जाएँ
- Approved travel documents and operator contacts
- Permitted cash arranged before departure
- Prescription medicines in original packaging
क्या न ले जाएँ / लाना मना है
- Religious or political material not cleared with your operator
- GPS equipment without checking customs restrictions
काम की जानकारी
प्लग: Confirm socket type and appliance voltage with your authorised operator.
पानी: Drink only bottled or boiled water; avoid ice.
यातायात: दाईं ओर चलता है
मोबाइल और eSIM: International SIM cards do not connect to local networks. Confirm any permitted communications arrangements before departure.
स्वास्थ्य: Health facilities are poor; serious illness or injury may require difficult evacuation.
बीमा: Confirm evacuation arrangements and cover despite government travel warnings.
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प्रवेश के नियम बदलते रहते हैं। यात्रा से पहले देश के दूतावास या आव्रजन विभाग की वेबसाइट देखें।