The South Korean government announced its plans to simplify foreign tourists’ entry procedures to Korea. The validity period of the Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) will be extended from two years to three years, and elderly and young people will be allowed to enter without prior electronic travel authorization. As of July 3, individuals under the …
On May 11, the South Korean government announced the termination of nearly all COVID-19 restrictions, which includes the elimination of mandatory quarantine measures. The mandatory isolation period for COVID-19 patients, which was previously set at seven days, will now be reduced to a recommended duration of five days. Additionally, the requirement to wear masks indoors …
From April 1, 2023, K-ETA has been temporarily exempted to the following 22 countries/regions in commemoration of the ‘Visit Korea Year (2023-2024)’. The measure will be effective until December 31, 2024. Below is the list of 22 countries/regions eligible for temporary exemption of K-ETA: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, …
The Korean authority announced this morning that the mask mandate for public transportation and pharmacies located in supermarkets and train stations is to be lifted from next Monday, March 20. Since January this year, the indoor mask mandate was lifted with exceptions to certain conditions, such as requirements to wear a mask when on public …
The Korean authority stated on Friday, January 20, that the indoor mask mandate will be lifted from Monday, January 30 with some conditions applied. Even with this update, it would still be required to wear a mask at medical institutions, pharmacies, facilities vulnerable to infection, and public transportation. Additionally, individuals at high risk of getting …
<South Korea to Mandate PCR Testing for Travelers from China> Starting today (January 2, 2023), it would be required for arrivals from China to go through a COVID-19 PCR Test within a day of their arrival. Additionally, the following measures will take place: Prior to entry Issue of short-term visas for Chinese nationals will be …