United States Passports Invalid for Travel To, In, or Through the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)
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On September 1, 2017, all U.S. passports were declared invalid for travel to, in, or through the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), unless specially validated for such travel. The restriction was extended for one year in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 and, if not renewed, the restriction is set to expire on August 31, 2024. This notice extends the restriction until August 31, 2025, unless extended or revoked by the Secretary of State.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 153 (Thursday, August 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 65008]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-17519]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12477]
United States Passports Invalid for Travel To, In, or Through the
Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Notice of extension of passport travel restriction.
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SUMMARY: On September 1, 2017, all U.S. passports were declared invalid
for travel to, in, or through the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
(DPRK), unless specially validated for such travel. The restriction was
extended for one year in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 and, if
not renewed, the restriction is set to expire on August 31, 2024. This
notice extends the restriction until August 31, 2025, unless extended
or revoked by the Secretary of State.
DATES: The extension of the travel restriction is in effect on
September 1, 2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Tinianow, Bureau of Consular
Affairs, Passport Services, Office of Adjudication, 202-765-6517.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 1, 2017, pursuant to the
authority of 22 U.S.C. 211a and Executive Order 11295 (31 FR 10603),
and in accordance with 22 CFR 51.63(a)(3), all U.S. passports were
declared invalid for travel to, in, or through the DPRK unless
specially validated for such travel. The restriction was renewed on
September 1 in each year from 2018 through 2023. If not renewed again,
the restriction is set to expire on August 31, 2024.
The Department of State has determined there continues to be
serious risk to U.S. citizens and nationals of arrest and long-term
detention constituting imminent danger to their physical safety, as
defined in 22 CFR 51.63(a)(3). Accordingly, all U.S. passports shall
remain invalid for travel to, in, or through the DPRK unless specially
validated for such travel under the authority of the Secretary of
State. This extension to the restriction of travel to the DPRK shall be
effective on September 1, 2024, and shall expire August 31, 2025,
unless extended or revoked by the Secretary of State.
Dated: June 14, 2024.
Antony J. Blinken,
Secretary of State.
[FR Doc. 2024-17519 Filed 8-7-24; 8:45 am]
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