North Korea
A visa must be obtained from the relevant North Korean delegation before departure.
A visa must be obtained from the relevant North Korean delegation before departure.
Before you book
This block covers the standard case stated above. If your situation differs, open the consular source directly.
Passport and North Korean visa whose validity dates strictly cover the stay.
A visa must be obtained from the relevant North Korean delegation before departure.
The stay is limited to the visa dates; stays over 24 hours must be registered, usually by the hotel.
Vaccines and health
Recommendations depend on age, health, stopovers, regions and season.
- Assess hepatitis A/B, typhoid and rabies according to trip length, food exposure and areas visited.
- Review Japanese encephalitis or malaria protection for relevant rural stays.
- Use strong mosquito protection and seek medical advice for fever after returning.
Driving locally
An international driving permit is a translation: it never replaces your valid French licence.
Rules vary by province or stay length. Check the official summary before renting a vehicle.
Service-Public · international permit ↗Documents to prepare
- Required identity document and a separate copy
- Authorisation, visa or QR code available offline
- Return ticket and first accommodation address
- Medical insurance and assistance number
- Prescriptions and medicines in original packaging
- French licence and any required supporting permit
What can change the answer
Frequently asked questions
Is a visa or authorisation required?
A visa must be obtained from the relevant North Korean delegation before departure.
Which vaccines should I consider?
In addition to routine vaccines, hepatitis A and itinerary-specific protection often need discussion with a travel medicine professional.
Is a French driving licence sufficient?
Rules vary by province or stay length. Check the official summary before renting a vehicle.
When should this information be checked again?
Check once before any non-refundable purchase, then again 48 to 72 hours before departure. The destination authorities and carrier retain the final say.