Coronavirus (COVID-19) Info For Visitors : VisitKorea

COVID-19 Special Entry Procedure

On the plane

Special Entry Procedure instructions

Fill out the health declaration and travel record form

Quarantine

Submit the health declaration form

Present a negative PCR COVID-19 test result dated(reported) within 72 hours of departure

Check temperature and for symptoms

Special entry

Check travel record form (address in Korea, phone number, travel history, etc.)

Download Self-diagnosis mobile app and check for valid phone number

Monitoring

Users must submit their health status every day for 14 days

If symptoms are discovered, users will receive information on the +82-1339 hotline and testing centers. If a user fails to update status on the app, authorities may contact the user.

Border screening procedures for inbound travelers

Separate entrance process applies for symptomatic and asymptomatic entrants.
* Common symptoms: High temperature (37.5℃ or above), cough, difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain,
headaches, sore throat, anosmia, ageusia, pneumonia, etc.

Symptomatic

Test for COVID-19

All travelers (Korean and foreign nationals) are tested at airport
Positive

Transferred to hospital or residential treatment centers
Negative

Self-quarantine for 14 days (short-term visitors to be quarantined at facilities)

- Install Self-Quarantine Safety Protection App
- Travelers on short-term visas shall install the Self-Diagnosis App

Asymptomatic

Korean nationals

Self-quarantine for 14 days

Tested within 1 days

(Install the Self-Quarantine Safety Protection App)
Foreign nationals (Long-term visas)

Self-quarantine for 14 days

Tested within 1 days

(Install the Self-Quarantine Safety Protection App)
Foreign nationals (Short-term Visa)

Tested at the Facility

Facility quarantine for 14 days

(Install the Self-Diagnosis App)
Those exempt from quarantine

Tested at airport (testing may take up to two days)

Active monitoring

(Install the Self-Diagnosis App)

※ Living Necessity Kit will be provided including mask, water, shampoo, hand sanitizers, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc. (kit items vary by location)
※ Temporary living facilities cost approximate 100,000-150,000 won per day (maximum of 2,100,000 won for 14 days) including accommodation and meals at traveler’s own expense.

Short-term visitors

Foreign nationals entering Korea are required to have a Korean visa issued by the Korean Embassy or consular offices in their country. Visa for non-urgent travels, including tourism, is suspended until further notice. Only visas for work, investment and other business purposes are being issued.

Necessary documents when applying for a visa

Health Condition Report Form
Agreement to Facility Quarantine Form
Medical Diagnosis Certificate

(Medical Diagnosis Certificate issued by a medical institution within 48 hours of submitting the application)

※ Above image is a sample. Forms vary by the Korean Embassy in your country.

Current status of visa for short-term visitors

Suspension of visa-waiver and visa-free entry programs applied to 90 countries (including countries in Europe and Americas) from April 13, 2020 until further notice.

Countries: 56 Countries under Visa-Waiver Agreement including Thailand, Russia, France and others, as well as 34 countries with visa-free entry including Australia, Canada, and others.

Exceptions: A1 (Diplomatic) and A2 (Government official) passport holders, flight attendants, crewmen, and ABTC holders

※ Status subject to frequent change, check the Korean Embassy website for details.

Travel information

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Info For Visitors

On the plane

Quarantine

Special entry

Monitoring

1330 Travel Hotline Live Chat