Visas
Visas are issued in the embassy or tourist office of the DPRK to the countries concerned, or on arrival in special cases. Visitors should submit visa applications 10 days prior to departure. Application for a visa must be accompanied by two photos and the necessary fee.

Foreign Exchange
Foreign currencies must be changed in the DPRK by "the money exchangable for foreign currency".
Convertable currencies are JPY,USD,FRF,CHF,DEM,GBP,HKD,ATS, SGD,CAD,AUD. Foreign exchange is available at the Trade Bank or its agents, hotels restaurants, etc. The Trade Bank opens from 9 to 12am and from 2 to 5 pm except Sundays.

Telephones
Local calls are available at hotels or post offices or street phones. A 10 jon coin is necessary for a street phone call.
International calls are available at hotels or the International Communications Centre.

Telecommunications
Telex and fax services are available at the International Communications Centre or at the hotels. The centre is in the Ryugyong-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang.

Electricity
Electricity is 220 volts, 60 cycles including hotels.

Etiquette
When offering or accepting food, gifts etc., it is polite and customary to use both hands. Hello = an-nyong ha-sim-ni-ka. Thank you = kam-sa ham-nida. Though it is not customary to give tips in Korea, the guides love them! We suggest small gifts for the guides and driver like cigarettes, or chocolates. Some provisions are also good for the train ride and to share on the bus while on tour.