Chinese And North Korean Visas: Obstacles And Weird Laws Flying locally is complicated enough, but add the requirement of having to order a passport and a visa can present additional headaches. When you travel outside the country, you will recognize that some countries will have tougher laws for visitors to follow, including being joined by a tour guide or having to check into a police station. You want to avoid being fined, or worse, imprisoned while traveling abroad, which is why you must read and understand all the traveler laws. If you ever plan on visiting either China or North Korea, be ready to follow multiple rules in order to avoid being fined or imprisoned. China Always visit the country’s main embassy website; travelers to China should take this idea seriously to avoid large fines and jail time while traveling. As an example of what you will find at the embassy’s site, all Chinese travelers must first check in with the closest police station and show their passport and visa. No matter how long your trip may be, you must sign in with the local police station; if you do not, you are facing jail time and harsh fines. According to the Chinese embassy, all United States travelers must have their US passports as well as their visas at all times, as they will be subjected to random inspections from shop owners, police officers and hotel managers. North Korea Obtaining Russian visas or even Irish visas is a breeze, but for North Korea, the visa requirements are daunting, and most U.S. citizens will not be given a visa from the North, but it does happen at times. One of the large restrictions you will have to deal with is having to be accompanied by a government worker who will act as a guide; this guide will never leave your side and will tell you what you can and cannot do throughout your stay. All government workers will notify you that you are not allowed to take any photographs of Kim Jong Il, as it is a sign of disrespect; any and all pictures you take will be subjected to examination, and any forbidden photograph will be removed by the worker. All government workers that follow you can and will place you under arrest if they feel you are disrespecting the country or their Great Leader, Kim Jong Il. It is often wise to keep your passport and visa with you at all times to prevent any issues when traveling abroad. Please note, it is better to read all the laws for yourself than rely on your travel guide to teach you them, and you can start by visiting the country’s embassy website. Travel Document Systems, Inc. is the leading travel agency for visas and US passports. For nearly 30 years we have served travel professionals, tour operators, cruise lines, as well as corporate and individual international travelers. TDS specializes in travel that involves visas for more than one country.
Posted on: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 22:20:47 +0000
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