<Inbound travelers will no longer be required to do post-entry PCR testing> Effective tomorrow, October 1, the South Korean government is to lift post-entry PCR testing requirement for overseas travelers. Currently, it was a requirement for an individual to do a PCR test within 24 hours of entry into the county. This measure will be …
South Korea to lift outdoor face mask mandate Effective next Monday, September 26, the obligation to wear a mask outdoors will be completely lifted. Accordingly, it will no longer be required to wear a mask when attending outdoor gatherings of 50 or more people, live performances or sports events. However, the obligation to wear a …
Pre-travel COVID-19 test for inbound travelers no longer required (effective September 3, 2022) Effective September 3, 2022, the pre-travel COVID-19 test requirement for inbound travelers is to be lifted, according to the Korean government. The current measure which requires all travelers entering the country to submit negative PCR test results, will no longer be in effect …
Effective today, July 25, it is required for overseas travelers entering Korea to take PCR tests on the day of arrival (DAY 1). In addition, strict regulations and rules will be implemented to nursing homes, psychiatric institutions, etc. PCR requirements were eased to be taken within three days of arrival (DAY 3) in June but …
EU Accepts COVID-19 Certificate of South Korea as Equivalent to the EU Digital COVID Certificate The European Union has decided to recognize COVID-19 certificates issued by additional five countries – South Korea, Bahrain, Ecuador, Kosovo, and Madagascar, effective from July 1, 2022. The certificates issued from these countries are now equivalent to the EU Digital …
Effective June 8, 2022, South Korean government is to lift its quarantine requirement for unvaccinated overseas arrivals. Foreign arrivals without vaccination will no longer be required to go through a 7-day quarantine. This updated measure will apply to the Korean national as well as foreigners visiting Korea. However, PCR tests or rapid antigen tests prior to …