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title: North Korea visa for citizens of the United States
description: Entry to North Korea is currently not permitted for citizens of the United States.
canonical: https://nowah.xyz/visa/north-korea/united-states
lastModified: 2026-08-16
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# North Korea visa for citizens of the United States

Entry to North Korea is currently not permitted for citizens of the United States.

*Verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Not permitted
- **How to apply:** Entry currently not allowed

## Good to know

- US citizens cannot travel to North Korea (KP) without a special passport validation from the U.S. federal government. Such validations are only granted for travel in the interests of U.S. national security.
- No visa or entry authorization is available through standard channels.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient justification of national security interest** — Travel to North Korea is effectively prohibited for US citizens; do not attempt travel without prior validation.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the United States need a visa for North Korea?

Entry to North Korea is currently not permitted for citizens of the United States.

## More

- [North Korea visa for every passport](/visa/north-korea)
- [Every destination for United States passport holders](/visa/passport/united-states)