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Korea Północna: co wiedzieć przed podróżą

Najważniejsze

  • 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.

Wjazd i wizy

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.

Ważność paszportu: UK guidance: valid for the stay; confirm stricter nationality and transit requirements with the embassy.

Na granicy mogą poprosić o

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

Cło

  • 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.

Sprawdzono 30 października 2026 · Źródła: gov.uk ↗, cs.mfa.gov.cn ↗, gov.uk ↗

Pieniądze

Głównie gotówka. Karty akceptowane rzadko.

Apple Pay — nie działa · Google Pay — nie działa

Bankomaty: 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.

Sprawdzono 30 października 2026 · Źródła: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Zasady i zakazy

Zakazane

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

Przepisy łamane przez turystów nieświadomie

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

Sprawdzono 30 października 2026 · Źródła: gov.uk ↗

Kultura i ubiór

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

Ubiór: 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.

Sprawdzono 30 października 2026 · Źródła: gov.uk ↗

Klimat

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

Miesiąc po miesiącu
  • styczeń: Jan: severe winter cold
  • luty: Feb: severe winter cold
  • marzec: Mar: check route-specific forecast
  • kwiecień: Apr: check route-specific forecast
  • maj: May: check route-specific forecast
  • czerwiec: Jun: rainy season can begin late in month
  • lipiec: Jul: rainy season; flooding risk
  • sierpień: Aug: heavy rain and typhoon risk
  • wrzesień: Sep: typhoon risk
  • październik: Oct: check route-specific forecast
  • listopad: Nov: check route-specific forecast
  • grudzień: Dec: severe winter cold

Najlepszy sezon: Check whether travel is permitted before considering seasonal conditions.

Sprawdzono 30 października 2026 · Źródła: travel.state.gov ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Co zabrać

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

Czego nie brać / zakaz wwozu

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

Praktyczne

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

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

Ruch: prawostronny

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

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

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

Sprawdzono 30 października 2026 · Źródła: gov.uk ↗, gov.uk ↗, cs.mfa.gov.cn ↗

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