Approaching the long holiday, many would opt for a vacation overseas. As a rule, traveling abroad requires a visa and other necessary documents. However, in some countries, the visa application may be harder for a plethora of reasons. Some countries also have strict rules about visitations from overseas. The reasons vary, from political to economic instability. Citing Every Country in the World, here are six countries that are difficult to visit:
每当临近长假时，许多人会选择到海外度假。按照惯例，出国旅行需要签证和其它必要文件。然而，有些国家的签证申请由于一系列原因而更难地取得。有些国家对海外游客的访问还有严格的规定，其原因不一，有的是因为政治不稳定，有的是经济不稳定。
1. Syria
叙利亚
Syria is a Muslim-majority country with a rich history dating back to the era of Umayyad Caliphate to the Ottomans. In fact, Syria used to be known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world because of its architecture. However, Syria has been stricken with many conflicts ever since the world wars. It is said that exiting Syria is more challenging than entering the country. The obstacle of obtaining a visa for Syria largely comes from the number of world’s nations that bar their citizens from visiting the country due to security reasons.
叙利亚是一个穆斯林为主的国家，其悠久历史可以追溯到倭玛亚哈里发和奥斯曼帝国时期。事实上，叙利亚曾经以其独特的建筑物被认为拥有世界最美丽的城市的国家。然而，自二战后，叙利亚遭受到许多冲突的打击。据说在离开叙利亚比进入叙利亚还难。获得进入叙利亚的合法签证的最大障碍是世界上许多国家处于安全理由禁止本国公民访问叙利亚。
2. Yemen
也门
Yemen is another country with an unstable government due to civil wars and internal conflict within the current government. Consequently, the number of foreign visits to Yemen is very limited. These limitations are regrettable as Yemen is a country with unique nature and rich history ranging from prehistoric to modern times. Yemen’s landscape is full of highlands with mountains and vast plains of deserts.
由于内战和当前政府的内部冲突，也门也是一个政府动荡的国家。因此，访问也门的外国游客数量非常有限，这是件相当令人遗憾的事，因为也门是一个拥有独特自然景象和涵盖史前到现代的丰富历史的国家。也门的地貌有高原山脉，也有广阔的沙漠平原。
3. Sudan
苏丹
Visiting Sudan requires a complicated visa application process where prospective tourists are asked to write down lengthy reasons for visit and the nature of their visit. Sudan is also a country with a tense political situation, but its natural beauty still tempts people to take vacation in the country.
访问苏丹需要经过一个非常复杂的签证申请流程，游客们需要写下访问苏丹的一连串长长的理由和访问的性质。苏丹也是一个政治局势非常紧张的国家，但它的自然美景仍然吸引着人们前往度假。
4. North Korea
北朝鲜
It is expected that an isolated country such as North Korea will be one of the most difficult countries to visit. Tourists are also not allowed to wander around the country unchaperoned. Every time a foreigner is permitted to enter the country, they must book a ticket with a local agent for a state-approved tour around North Korea.
我们完全可以料想到像北朝鲜这样封闭的国家将是游客最难访问的国家之一。没有工作人员陪同下，游客是不允许到处闲逛的。每当外国人被批准入境时，他们必须向当地的旅行社订票，参加被北朝鲜允许的旅行团。
5. Democratic Republic of the Congo
刚果民主共和国，即刚果（金）
Many people long to visit this African country for its natural charms. However, as do most of the countries in this list, political instability and security concerns make it quite difficult. Ongoing conflicts between armed groups gravely affect safety, especially in the eastern regions. Traveling is restricted and the transportation options in Congo are also limited.
许多人希望到刚果民主共和国欣赏其自然魅力。然而，如同本名单上的大多数国家一样，出于对政治不稳定和安全的担忧，到刚果民主共和国旅行相当困难。正在发生中的武装团伙间冲突严重影响游客们的安全，特别是在该国的东部地区。在刚果（金），旅行受到限制，交通选项也很有限。
6. Iran
伊朗
Iran is notorious for its strict visa rules, especially for US citizens due to both countries’ prolonged tension. Regulations for international visitors are also very strict and numbers are limited between 1000 to 2000 visas each year for foreign citizens, and even fewer for foreign tourists. Visitors are also required to be accompanied by a government-approved guide for a tour.
伊朗以其严格的签证规定而文明，尤其是对美国公民，因为两国关系长期紧张。伊朗对国际游客的规定也非常严格，外国公民的签证数量每年限制在1000到2000名之间，外国游客的签证数量则更少。游客还必须由政府批准的导游陪同游览。