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/ North Korea
The world's most closed country, access heavily restricted
For a Cameroonian, as for almost all travellers, North Korea is a near-inaccessible destination. Tourism has been suspended for most nationalities since 2020 and, in 2026, only rare groups (mainly Russian) are admitted. You can only go on a fully guided organised tour, supervised from start to finish by official guides, with prior authorisation from a state-approved agency. This guide is therefore largely informational.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
No individual application possible. You must book a full package with an approved agency (e.g. Koryo Tours, Young Pioneer Tours), which secures authorisation from the State General Bureau of Tourist Guidance. The visa is a separate 'tourist card'; the passport is not stamped.
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months
- Booking of an organised tour via an approved agency
- Application form provided by the agency
- ID photos
- Proof of profession (journalists are excluded)
Good to know
- •In 2026 tourism remains suspended for almost all nationalities
- •Travel impossible without an agency: no individual procedure
- •Check border status before planning, the situation changes fast
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
960 000 FCFA–1 680 000 FCFANo direct flight from Cameroon. Access is usually via Beijing or Vladivostok, then an Air Koryo flight or train to Pyongyang, arranged by the agency.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Kim Il-sung Square
Pyongyang's main official square, stage of the parades and surrounded by monumental buildings (guided visit).
Mansudae monuments
The colossal statues of the leaders, where you observe the regime's iconography with the guides.
Pyongyang Metro
Among the deepest in the world, its mosaic-decorated stations are a classic tour stop.
Juche Tower
Iconic monument offering a panoramic view over the capital from its top.
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
The northern side of the border with the South, a history-laden site visited under strict supervision.
Myohyang Mountains
Nature excursion to mountain scenery and the exhibition hall of international gifts.
One week, day by day
- D1
Day 1: Arrive in Pyongyang via Beijing, met by the official guides.
- D2
Day 2: Kim Il-sung Square, Mansudae monuments and Juche Tower.
- D3
Day 3: Pyongyang Metro and the capital's museums.
- D4
Day 4: Excursion to the DMZ and the city of Kaesong.
- D5
Day 5: Myohyang Mountains and the gifts exhibition hall.
- D6
Day 6: Additional sites per the tour's fixed programme.
- D7
Day 7: Return to Beijing and connecting flight.
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Corée du Nord
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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