Meest geïsoleerde land ter wereld — als je binnenkomt
Hoofdstad
Pyongyang
Taal
Korean
Valuta
North Korean Won (KPW)
Beste reistijd
April–May and September–October if tours are operating
Veiligheid
Reis vermijden
op basis van live overheidsadviezen
UK FCDO: Avoid all but essential travel
Beoordeeld 10 december 2025 · Lees volledige advies op GOV.UK ↗
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Matige afwijking — de 3 overheidsbronnen voor deze bestemming verschillen één niveau.
Bijgewerkt op 31 augustus 2026
Vergelijk reisadviezen voor alle landen
United Kingdom: Contains public sector information from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk) licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Canada: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada, published by Global Affairs Canada.
Australia: Contains material from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website – www.smartraveller.gov.au, provided under the Creative Commons Attribution licence.
Laatst beoordeeld: 25 augustus 2026
Bronnen: officiële reisadviezen en gezondheidsautoriteiten · Hoe wij verifiëren
Visa required. Only accessible through government-approved group tours. US citizens banned. South Korean passport holders banned.
Visa required. Only accessible through government-approved group tours. US citizens banned. South Korean passport holders banned.
Book through a licensed North Korea tour operator (e.g., Koryo Tours, Young Pioneer Tours). They arrange everything.
4–8 weeks.
Tours start at $1,000+ for 4–5 days.
Visumvereisten variëren per nationaliteit en veranderen vaak. Controleer bij de ambassade van je land of de officiële immigratieautoriteit van de bestemming voor je vertrekt.
Physical crime against tourists is virtually nonexistent. However, arbitrary detention has occurred (Otto Warmbier case). Every move is monitored. Breaking any rules can have severe consequences.
Gebaseerd op officiële reisadviezen van het Britse FCDO, continu gevolgd · Gegevensbronnen
Physical crime against tourists is virtually nonexistent. However, arbitrary detention has occurred (Otto Warmbier case). Every move is monitored. Breaking any rules can have severe consequences.
Drink bottled water.
Totalitarian state. All movements monitored. Breaking rules (even unknowingly) can result in detention. US citizens banned. Many governments advise against travel.
Tip your guides and driver at end of tour — they expect it.
Smart-casual. No jeans at formal sites.
Officially atheist state. Kim dynasty is treated with religious-level reverence. Do not disrespect the leaders in any way.