Entry to Korea

• As of 8 June, all mandatory quarantine for entry to Korea is lifted regardless of one’s history of vaccination, a type of visa.
• As of 3 September, all inbound travelers are exempt from presenting a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result during entry into Korea.
  All travelers are still subjected to take an on-arrival PCR test within 24 hours of arrival. (Rapid Antigen Test is not accepted.)
  ▶ As of October 1, for entrants to Korea, the mandatory Day-1 PCR test upon arrival is no longer required. You can directly move from the airport to hotel.

From Boarding to Departure

Step 1 K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)

• K-ETA eligible nationals, who wish to enter visa-free the Republic of Korea, must obtain K-ETA approval before boarding the flight.
• Assessment can take more than 72 hours depending on the situation, so please apply for K-ETA with sufficient time.

Go to K-ETA

Step 2 Q-Code

• Q-code system is established to shorten the time for quarantine inspection and provide the conveniences overseas entrants require upon entry to the Republic of Korea.
• You can speed up your entry procedure by input your vaccination history or PCR test result to Q-code beforehand.

Go to Q-Code

Step 3 Arrival and PCR Test

• Korean government announced that they will lift the mandatory PCR test after arrival to Korea.
  It will be effective from October 1 0:00 and that mean you don’t need to get your PCR test after arrival at Incheon airport.
• You can still get PCR test from either at Incheon Airport COIVD 19 Testing Center or medical institution at your own expense

Incheon Airport COVID-19 Testing Center

Step 4 Departure

• Currently there are no mandatory rule or test before departing from Korea. But please check the entry restriction rules before taking the departure flight from Korea.

Check the Entry restriction

General Instructions

• Korea still has a strict rule of ‘Wearing mask’.
• You must wear a mask for “All in-door circumstance”
  : inside all buildings, public transportation including subway, taxi, flight, ship, etc.
• You are not required to wear a mask at outside.

For Further Information

• Korea Disease Control and
  Prevention Agency
• COVID-19 FAQ
  GIMPO intl airport
• COVID-19 FAQ
  INCHEON intl airport
• Ministry of
  Foreign Affairs