we’re going to be looking at nine countries that are difficult to visit.
one man named Henrik Jepson has visited nearly every country in the world. And recently he shared some countries which are so hard to get into and some he couldn’t get into.
09 DIFFICULT/IMPOSSIBLE COUNTRIES TO VISIT
Libya
Libya is a North African country,
Libya has faced many military leadership coups. Just few years ago, Libyan dictator Gadhafi was run out of his own kingdom by the people of Libya. it’s incredibly difficult to get a visa in Libya, No matter what embassy you contact. Unless you have to get in contact with the foreign press.
You actually have to be a very respected journalist to get into Libya. This is because of the political instability in the country. However, you can’t get in if you’re a journalist or diplomatic business.
Nauru
This country is a tiny island you may never have heard of, but it can be found in the South Pacific Ocean. It’s incredibly small and isolated and is often left off world maps. It’s incredibly difficult to get a visa to enter this country, but Through Bangkok, Thailand, Brisbane, Australia, Suva, Fiji or Taipei, China, a Visa can be considered. The island is incredibly small and there’s not much to do on it. The flights are also incredibly expensive. Because of this, only around 100 people per year visit this tiny island. There’s also only a few hotels on this small island. That means you would need to book we in advance as they get it filled up very quickly. But when you do get to this island, the beaches are incredible and you can have yourself a pretty nice time.
Iran
Due to the political instability and civil wars in Iran, Iran has been one of the most difficult countries to get into.
The harsh rules and strict laws made the country hard to inhabit hence, difficult to visit.
Do not travel to Iran because you are at risk of kidnapping and the arbitrary arrest, and detention for U.S. citizens. Americans are totally not allowed to visit Iran.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is the biggest Country in the middle east Asia. Saudi Arabia is mainly safe but there are extremely unsafe areas, particularly near the border with Iraq and Yemen. Some of the biggest concerns for tourists in Saudi Arabia should be disrespecting their moral codes.
Because of their strict laws and rigid travel rules, Saudi Arabia is one of the most difficult countries to visit. Terrorism played a major role in the difficulty in obtaining a visa to Saudi Arabia.
Eritrea
A country in northeast Africa, Traveling to Eritrea and the surrounding areas is not easy. visa to here is one of the most difficult in the world to obtain. You will also need to obtain travel permits to do basically anything in the country. You can’t even leave the capital without permit from the government.
This country suffers from an ongoing rights crisis which is calm as of recently. There has been reports that foreigners are banned from using public transport, nevertheless, cars can be rented.
North Korea
Republic of Korea, is a country in Asia. It borders China and Russia to
the north.
Visa to this country is is possible but really difficult to obtain. South Koreans and journalists are often denied visa, although there have
been some exceptions for journalists recently. Visitors are not allowed to
travel outside mapped out tour areas without their Korean guides and their extremely strict travel rules makes it difficult for foreginers to consider going there.
Upon entry, you would be searched thoroughly. Bibles, magazines or ponographic books are utterly forbidden in North Korea. While in the country, you can not go wandering on your own, you’re not allowed to take photographs of some monuments and statue. If you’re caught as a tourist without your guild, it could lead to jail time for you and your guild.
The harsh laws in North Korea aids in it’s new achievement in being world most depression country.
Diego Garcia
Diego Garcia is in the British -Indian Ocean, Diego Garcia looks like a tropical paradise, it has beautiful white sand beaches and the water is so clear, you can see the colorful coral underneath.
British Indian Ocean Territory was formed in 1965, exclusively for military use.
Tjis lead to the forced expulsion of all the inhabitants of the island of Diego Garcia.
There are no commercial flights and permits for yachts are only issued to allow safe passage through the Indian Ocean. Access to Diego Garcia is only permitted to those with connections to the military facility or to the Territory’s Administration.
North Sentinel island
It is home to the Sentinelese, an indigenous people in voluntary
iisolation. they have defended by every means often by force, protect themselves and isolate from the outside world
Sentinelese tribe has been living on the island for more than 50000 years under the protection of the Indian Government.
Entry is strictly prohibited for visitors. Several reports surfaced about missing tourist that tried to make contact with the sentinelese tribe. They would shoot with their bow and arrows even plane flying over the Island.
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