Asia and Oceania

Insurance

 

We recommend that you take out comprehensive medical and travel insurance before travelling to North Korea. You should also ensure that your insurance covers you for unexpected losses such as cancelled flights, theft of passport or luggage. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. For more general information see travel insurance.

 

If things do go wrong when you are overseas then this is how we can help.

Registering with the British Embassy

We recommend that you register with the British Embassy as soon as possible after arrival. Alternatively, you can contact the Embassy in advance by email with your details. You may register with our LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency.

Money

Cash is the most acceptable form of payment, and the Euro is the most widely recognised and accepted currency, although US dollars and Chinese RMB are also widely accepted. Local currency is the North Korean Won. The import and export of local currency is prohibited, and foreigners are not allowed to obtain it. The import and export of foreign currency is unrestricted, subject to declaration on arrival. Credit cards are very rarely accepted, and only at hotels. Travellers’ cheques are not accepted. Some hotels may insist on full payment in advance when checking in.