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#CARD:Korea, North:Travel\Consular Information
North Korea - Travel Warning
July 16, 1993
U.S. citizens are warned against travel to North Korea, because the United
States does not recognize the government of North Korea and does not
maintain diplomatic or consular relations with North Korean authorities.
There is no consular representation for U.S. citizens. All travel to North
Korea should be avoided.
Additional information can be found in the Department of State's Consular
Information Sheet on North Korea.
No. 93-031
This extends the Travel Warning for North Korea issued November 13, 1992.
North Korea - Consular Information Sheet
July 9, 1993
Warning: The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to
North Korea. The United States does not recognize the government of North
Korea and does not maintain diplomatic or consular relations with North
Korean authorities.
Country Description: The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea)
is a developing Communist state under the control of the Korean Workers
Party (KWP) and dominated by KWP General Secretary and President of North
Korea, Kim Il Sung.
Embassy Location: Because no third country represents United States
interests in North Korea, the United States government is unable to accord
normal consular protective services to U.S. citizens in North Korea. U.S.
citizens need a Treasury Department license to engage in any financial
transactions with North Korea.
Entry Requirements: Visa information is available only through a consulate
in a country which maintains diplomatic relations with North Korea. U.S.
passports are valid for travel to North Korea; however, a visa is required.
Restricted Financial Transactions: Financial transactions by U.S. citizens
in North Korea are restricted. All commercial transactions, with the
exception of international trade in publications and other informational
materials, require U.S. government licensing. Under the Foreign Assets
Control Regulations administered by the Treasury Department, individuals may
spend no more than $200 per day in North Korea to purchase items related to
travel, such as hotel accommodations, meals and goods for personal
consumption. International and inter-city transportation and international
telecommunications are not included in the $200 limit.
U.S. Customs Requirements: Visitors to North Korea may bring back into the
United States as accompanied baggage merchandise valued up to $100.
Informational materials are not limited. Receipts are required to document
any goods purchased in North Korea and must be made available to the U.S.
Customs Service upon entry into the United States.
Credit Card Use: U.S. regulations prohibit use of credit and other charge
cards in North Korea, even for living expenses or for the purchase of goods
used by the traveler.
U.S. Treasury Department Licenses: U.S. travel service providers are
prohibited from arranging, promoting, or facilitating tours to North Korea
unless specifically licensed by the U.S. Treasury Department to provide
travel services to groups or individuals involved in academic, sports,
cultural, family reunion, or certain other noncommercial activities. The
only transaction that a U.S. travel service provider is permitted to perform
without a specific Treasury license is the booking of passage for an
individual traveler to North Korea aboard a third-country "non-blocked
carrier." A non-blocked carrier is any carrier other than a Libyan, Cuban,
Iraqi, Yugoslav, Vietnamese, or North Korean carrier. No direct
transportation services to North Korea are available from or authorized for
U.S. carriers. Travelers are expected to check with the Office of Foreign
Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department before signing up for a tour
group destined for North Korea which is sponsored by or affiliated with a
U.S. citizen. This information sheet provides only general guidance
regarding applicable Treasury regulations. Individuals contemplating trade
with North Korea may contact the Department of the Treasury for further
information at:
Licensing Division
Office of Foreign Assets Control
Department of Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Treasury Annex
Washington, D.C. 20220
(Tel. 202/622-2480; Fax 202/622-1657)
Dual Citizenship: U.S. citizens who were born in North Korea or who were at
one time citizens of North Korea, and the children of such persons, may be
considered dual nationals by North Korean authorities and may, therefore, be
subject to North Korean laws. These laws may impose special obligations
upon North Korean nationals, e.g., military service, taxes. Specific
questions on dual nationality may be directed to the Office of Citizens
Consular Services, Department of State, Washington, D.C. 20520. (Phone
202/647-3675).
Travel Documents: U.S. citizens contemplating travel to North Korea should
carry only U.S. passports with the proper visa affixed. Under no condition
should U.S. citizens accept travel documents which identify them as citizens
of North Korea.
No. 93-186
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet for North Korea dated November
13, 1992, provides a description of the country.
#ENDCARD