<COVID 19 test for Incoming Travelers to Korea> Effective May 23, simplified COVID-19 measures for overseas travelers will be applied. Before entry (Currently) Only PCR test results (negative) taken within 48 hours before the entrance is accepted. (Change to) Rapid antigen test for experts’ results (negative) taken within 24 hours will also be accepted. After …
From May 2, 2022, the South Korean governent will no longer enforce a mask mandate outdoors. When outside, an individual is to decide whether to wear a mask or not depending on his/her will and circumstance. However, please note that when attending gatherings, events, performances, or sports games with 50+ attendees, one must wear a …
Effective April 18, 2022, South Korea is to lift all COVID-19 related social distancing measures. From next Monday, for the first time in over 2 years, all restrictions will be lifted except a mask mandate. Regarding the mask mandate, over the next two weeks, the government is to closely monitor the situation and decide further …
The South Korean government announced that effective today, April 14th, 2022, it will lift the special travel advisory against overseas travel, which was implemented as a measure to halt further spread of the virus since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. 22 destinations including Singapore, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, Guam, and Saipan were downgraded …
The ECCK in a letter dated March 30, 2022 sent to the transition team has confirmed its commitment to continue its excellent cooperation and collaboration with the Korean administration. The ECCK has raised 10 recommendations of importance that need special attention by the new government. Korea as one of the 10th biggest economy is leading …
What is Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA)? K-ETA is an electronic travel authorization which visitors from designated visa-free countries are required to obtain before entering Korea (since September 2021). Visitors from 96 designated countries (see chart 1) and those who fall under the ‘Priority Entry Persons’ from 16 suspended countries (see chart 2) are eligible …