The ECCK has been confident that foreign residents in Korea who have gone through the whole vaccination process overseas should be exempted from the quarantine procedure when returning to Korea as foreigners residing overseas (effective from July 1, 2021). We have reached out to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) for clarification regarding …
The possibility to register for the vaccination of leftover vaccines for people younger then 60, has been revoked just a few days after Naver and Kakao launched their online tools. Thus the only method for receiving earlier vaccination is to apply via Business Travel Support Center (BTSC) at the Korea International Trade Association (KITA). More …
A few weeks back, the Korean government announced that people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 in Korea will be exempted from self-quarantine. This is positive news in certain area, however, it only partially helps as the Korean administration’s vaccination process is currently only advancing by a moderate speed. Incoming Vaccinated Travellers from Overseas In the …
The Ministry of Justice has announced the change of the procedure for the period of stay for foreigners from July 1, 2021 that a visa will be granted only within the validity of the applicants’ passport. Thus, renewal of your passport prior to the visa application is recommended if your passport is to expire this year …
On February 22, ECCK received the written confirmation of the COVID-19 vaccination plan from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). On January 28, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) unveiled its COVID-19 vaccination plan, under which all foreign residents will be vaccinated in the same order as Koreans. The ECCK has reached …
On January 28, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) unveiled its COVID-19 vaccination plan, under which all foreign residents will be vaccinated in the same order as Koreans. The ECCK has reached out to the KCDA and received confirmation that diplomats and expats who are not enrolled on the National Health Insurance Service …