[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 168 (Thursday, September 2, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 49408]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-19140]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 11528]


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, and 2020. This notice extends the 
restriction until August 31, 2022, unless extended or revoked by the 
Secretary of State.

DATES: The extension of the travel restriction is in effect on 
September 2, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lawrence Kovaciny, Bureau of Consular 
Affairs, Passport Services, Office of Adjudication, 202-485-8800.

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, 2018, September 1, 2019, and again for another year 
effective September 1, 2020.
    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 upon publication of this notice in the Federal Register and 
shall expire on August 31, 2022, unless extended or revoked by the 
Secretary of State.

    Dated: August 30, 2021.
Brian P. McKeon,
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources.
[FR Doc. 2021-19140 Filed 9-1-21; 8:45 am]
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