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COVID-19 Update (March 18, 2022)
<Information for Overseas Travelers>
Regarding Quarantine exemption
Q. Can Travelers who were vaccinated overseas also be exempt for quarantine?
Those who have completed vaccination in Korea or have previously registered their vaccination history at a domestic health center can be exempt from quarantine upon arrival using the pre-input (Q-code) system from March 21. In addition, those who have completed vaccination abroad but have not registered their vaccination history at a domestic health center can be exempt from quarantine by entering their vaccination history directly into the Q-code system from April 1.
Q. Is it possible to be released from quarantine after the effective date for those who completed vaccination but entered Korea before the effective date Apr 1?
Those who have entered Korea (3.15~3.20) can be released from quarantine from March 21, if they completed vaccinated in Korea and have registered their vaccination history.
※ e.g. Those who entered the country on March 15 will be quarantined until the 20th(the 6th day) and automatically be released from quarantine from the 21st.
However, those who arrived before April 1 that have not registered their overseas vaccination history in Korea will not be exempt from quarantine automatically on April 1 (applied to 7 days quarantine).
※ e.g. Those who entered the country on March 31 cannot be released from quarantine (7 days quarantine).
Q. Is it forbidden to enter Korea if you don’t input quarantine information in advance using the Q-code system?
The Q-code system is a support program designed to provide quick quarantine services to those entering Korea, and immigration screening is conducted separately by immigration officials. However, if you do not use the Q-code, it may lengthen the process of inspecting documents upon arrival, so please complete the issuance of the QR code through the Q-code system before boarding the aircraft for rapid quarantine investigation.
Q. Can I print out the QR code issued upon completion of the Q-code entry and submit it upon arrival?
Yes, you can receive a quick quarantine investigation upon arrival in Korea by presenting the QR code on your mobile phone or the QR code printed on paper to a quarantine officer.
※ For more information about the Q-code, CLICK HERE.
Regarding Social Distancing and Business Hours
Taking effect from March 21, the government has decided to ease the restriction on private gatherings for social distancing from six to eight people. Business hours will remain the same, with restaurants, cafes, and other public facilities being able to remain open until 11pm.
COVID-19 Update (March 18, 2022)
<Information for Overseas Travelers>
Regarding Quarantine exemption
Q. Can Travelers who were vaccinated overseas also be exempt for quarantine?
Those who have completed vaccination in Korea or have previously registered their vaccination history at a domestic health center can be exempt from quarantine upon arrival using the pre-input (Q-code) system from March 21. In addition, those who have completed vaccination abroad but have not registered their vaccination history at a domestic health center can be exempt from quarantine by entering their vaccination history directly into the Q-code system from April 1.
Q. Is it possible to be released from quarantine after the effective date for those who completed vaccination but entered Korea before the effective date Apr 1?
※ e.g. Those who entered the country on March 15 will be quarantined until the 20th(the 6th day) and automatically be released from quarantine from the 21st.
※ e.g. Those who entered the country on March 31 cannot be released from quarantine (7 days quarantine).
Regarding Q-code for entering Korea: LINK
Q. Is it forbidden to enter Korea if you don’t input quarantine information in advance using the Q-code system?
The Q-code system is a support program designed to provide quick quarantine services to those entering Korea, and immigration screening is conducted separately by immigration officials. However, if you do not use the Q-code, it may lengthen the process of inspecting documents upon arrival, so please complete the issuance of the QR code through the Q-code system before boarding the aircraft for rapid quarantine investigation.
Q. Can I print out the QR code issued upon completion of the Q-code entry and submit it upon arrival?
Yes, you can receive a quick quarantine investigation upon arrival in Korea by presenting the QR code on your mobile phone or the QR code printed on paper to a quarantine officer.
※ For more information about the Q-code, CLICK HERE.
Regarding Social Distancing and Business Hours
Taking effect from March 21, the government has decided to ease the restriction on private gatherings for social distancing from six to eight people. Business hours will remain the same, with restaurants, cafes, and other public facilities being able to remain open until 11pm.