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Coreia do Norte: o que saber antes da viagem

O essencial

  • 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.

Entrada e vistos

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.

Validade do passaporte: UK guidance: valid for the stay; confirm stricter nationality and transit requirements with the embassy.

Na fronteira podem pedir

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

Alfândega

  • 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.

Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: gov.uk ↗, cs.mfa.gov.cn ↗, gov.uk ↗

Dinheiro

Usa-se principalmente dinheiro vivo. Cartões raramente aceitos.

Apple Pay — não funciona · Google Pay — não funciona

Caixas eletrônicos: 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.

Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Regras e proibições

Proibido

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

Leis que turistas violam sem saber

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

Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: gov.uk ↗

Cultura e roupas

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

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

Etiqueta

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

Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: gov.uk ↗

Clima

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

Mês a mês
  • janeiro: Jan: severe winter cold
  • fevereiro: Feb: severe winter cold
  • março: Mar: check route-specific forecast
  • abril: Apr: check route-specific forecast
  • maio: May: check route-specific forecast
  • junho: Jun: rainy season can begin late in month
  • julho: Jul: rainy season; flooding risk
  • agosto: Aug: heavy rain and typhoon risk
  • setembro: Sep: typhoon risk
  • outubro: Oct: check route-specific forecast
  • novembro: Nov: check route-specific forecast
  • dezembro: Dec: severe winter cold

Melhor época: Check whether travel is permitted before considering seasonal conditions.

Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: travel.state.gov ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

O que levar

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

O que não levar / proibido importar

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

Prático

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

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

Trânsito: pela direita

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

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

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

Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: gov.uk ↗, gov.uk ↗, cs.mfa.gov.cn ↗

As regras de entrada mudam. Antes da viagem, consulte o site da embaixada ou do serviço de imigração do país.