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Corea del Nord: cosa sapere prima di partire

L’essenziale

  • 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.

Ingresso e visti

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.

Validità del passaporto: UK guidance: valid for the stay; confirm stricter nationality and transit requirements with the embassy.

Alla frontiera possono chiedere

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

Dogana

  • 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.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗, cs.mfa.gov.cn ↗, gov.uk ↗

Denaro

Si usano soprattutto contanti. Carte accettate di rado.

Apple Pay — non funziona · Google Pay — non funziona

Bancomat: 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.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Regole e divieti

Vietato

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

Leggi che i turisti violano senza saperlo

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

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗

Cultura e abbigliamento

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

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

Galateo

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

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗

Clima

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

Mese per mese
  • gennaio: Jan: severe winter cold
  • febbraio: Feb: severe winter cold
  • marzo: Mar: check route-specific forecast
  • aprile: Apr: check route-specific forecast
  • maggio: May: check route-specific forecast
  • giugno: Jun: rainy season can begin late in month
  • luglio: Jul: rainy season; flooding risk
  • agosto: Aug: heavy rain and typhoon risk
  • settembre: Sep: typhoon risk
  • ottobre: Oct: check route-specific forecast
  • novembre: Nov: check route-specific forecast
  • dicembre: Dec: severe winter cold

Stagione migliore: Check whether travel is permitted before considering seasonal conditions.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: travel.state.gov ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Cosa portare

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

Cosa non portare / vietato importare

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

Pratico

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

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

Circolazione: a destra

Rete mobile ed eSIM: International SIM cards do not connect to local networks. Confirm any permitted communications arrangements before departure.

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

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

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗, gov.uk ↗, cs.mfa.gov.cn ↗

Le regole d’ingresso cambiano. Prima del viaggio consulta il sito dell’ambasciata o dell’ufficio immigrazione del paese.