Entry requirements

• Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry?

→ No. These requirements were removed beginning September 3, 2022

• Mandatory quarantine for international arrivals is lifted from June 8, 2022
• The requirement for a COVID-19 PCR testing for inbound travelers after their arrival in Korea is lifted From October 1, 2022
• Those who show virus symptoms within three days of their arrival may undergo a free PCR test at public health centers across the country.

Q-code

• Q-Code is the Korean quarantine inspection system it should be completed before boarding.
• Every citizen who enters Korea required the Q-code, after disembarking the plane, you need to submit the quarantine officer.
• It is no longer mandatory to fill out Q-Code but we strongly advise you to use the system.
  By obtaining a QR Code at the A-Code system, you will be able to fasten up your immigration system.
  Go to see the Q-Code

Mandatory wearing of the mask

- Every indoor (including transportation)
- Outdoor public facilities with more than 50 people / difficult to maintain at least 1m distance

When you show symptoms of COVID-19

• Do not come to the event venue, COEX, and stay isolated in your room.
• Wear a KF94 mask at all times and avoid any forms of contact with others.
• Conduct a COVID-19 self-test (can be purchased at convenience stores).
• If the result of your self-test is POSITIVE, please report it by calling 1339 / 1330 / 1345. Then you will be advised to go to the public health center to conduct the supervised RAT/PCR test.

• (1339: Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency)

  Go to the KDCA

• (1330: Korea Tourism Organization)

  Go to the KTO

• (1345: Ministry of Justice Korea Immigration Service)

  Go to the KIS

When confirmed POSITIVE from the official PCR/RAT test

• You will receive further instructions from the public health center where you got tested.
• You will be instructed to go through a 7-days self-quarantine at a accommodation that accepts it.
• Health Treatment Cost in South Korea for foreign visitors:
  The subsidy amount (Full / Partial / None) for treatment costs depends on your nationality based on the Principle of Reciprocity.
• Health insurance
  You are recommended to purchase travel insurance in your country that covers the COVID-19-related costs before coming to Korea.

Make sure to undergo diagnostic examination during manual monitoring.

1) Receive PCR test on the first day after arrival.

• (Korean and long-term stay foreigner) Public health clinic with jurisdiction over residence
• (Short-term stay foreigner) COVID-19 screening center at Incheon International Airport or medical institution near place of accommodation (cost to be borne by the corresponding person)

2) Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) recommended on the 6th ~ 7th day after entry.

• (RAT method) Self-screening or visit medical institution (if the self-test result is positive, visit a public health center)
• However, arrivals over the age of 60 years can undergo PCR test at public health clinic or screening center

Please comply with infection prevention rules during manual monitoring period.

• Within three days of entering the country, you are advised to remain at your accommodation until you receive the NEGATIVE test result.
• Check your health conditions in the morning and evening every day for 7 days and visit nearest medical institute if there are suspicious symptoms of COVID-19 such as fever and coughing, etc.
• Please refrain from going out, including personal gathering and visiting high-risk facilities, etc.
• When going out, make sure to wear KF94 (or equivalent rated) mask.