COVID-19
TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS DATABASE
Travel restrictions updates for Korea (Rep.)
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13.07.2021 08:58: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers must have a printed negative COVID-19 test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. Tests accepted are: LAMP, PCR, SDA and TMA tests. The test result must be in English, Korean or accompanied by a certified English or Korean translation. The test result must have the name of the passenger which must match the name in the passport, the date of birth and the name of the issuing laboratory. Passengers arriving from Indonesia or the Philippines must have a test result issued by an approved laboratory and details can be found at the Korean (Rep.) Embassy website in those countries.
- This does not apply to passengers who are 6 years or younger.
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Passengers must install the 'self-quarantine safety protection mobile app' found at https://tinyurl.com/m9fcz6dc
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Passengers are subject to a PCR test for COVID-19 within 3 days after arrival.
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A completed Health Declaration Form and a Travel Record Declaration must be presented to the quarantine desk upon arrival.
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Short-term visas (type C-1 and C-3) issued on or before 5 April 2020 are invalidated.
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Passengers with an E-9 visa issued by Korea (Rep.) must present a completed 'Confirmation of Self-quarantine' form upon arrival. The form can be obtained at the local EPS center.


09.07.2021 14:38: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. Tests accepted are: LAMP, PCR, SDA and TMA tests. The test result must be in English, Korean or accompanied by a certified English or Korean translation. The test result must have the name of the passenger which must match the name in the passport, the date of birth and the name of the issuing laboratory. Passengers arriving from the Philippines must have a test result issued by an approved laboratory and details can be found at the Korean (Rep.) Embassy website in those countries.
- This does not apply to passengers who are 5 years or younger.
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Passengers must install the 'self-quarantine safety protection mobile app' found at https://tinyurl.com/m9fcz6dc
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Passengers are subject to a PCR test for COVID-19 within 3 days after arrival.
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A completed Health Declaration Form and a Travel Record Declaration must be presented to the quarantine desk upon arrival.
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Short-term visas (type C-1 and C-3) issued on or before 5 April 2020 are invalidated.
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Passengers with an E-9 visa issued by Korea (Rep.) must present a completed 'Confirmation of Self-quarantine' form upon arrival. The form can be obtained at the local EPS center.


02.07.2021 20:02: updated quarantine policy.
Passengers are subject to quarantine for 14 days.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from a country other than Argentina, Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, India, Indonesia, Malawi, Malta, Mozambique, Pakistan, Paraguay, Philippines, South Africa, Suriname, Tanzania, Uruguay, or Zimbabwe with a vaccination certificate showing that they received the vaccine in Korea (Rep.) at least 2 weeks before departure.


14.06.2021 18:24: updated quarantine policy.
Passengers are subject to quarantine for 14 days.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from a country other than Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Paraguay, South Africa, Suriname, Tanzania or Zimbabwe with a vaccination certificate showing that they received the vaccine in Korea (Rep.) at least 2 weeks before departure.


25.05.2021 10:36: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. Tests accepted are: LAMP, PCR, SDA and TMA tests. The test result must be in English, Korean or accompanied by a certified English or Korean translation. The test result must have the name of the passenger which must match the name in the passport, the date of birth and the name of the issuing laboratory. Passengers arriving from the Philippines must have a test result issued by an approved laboratory and details can be found at the Korean (Rep.) Embassy website in those countries.
- This does not apply to passengers who are 5 years or younger.
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Passengers are subject to a PCR test for COVID-19 within 3 days after arrival.
---
A completed Health Declaration Form and a Travel Record Declaration must be presented to the quarantine desk upon arrival.
---
Short-term visas (type C-1 and C-3) issued on or before 5 April 2020 are invalidated.
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Passengers with an E-9 visa issued by Korea (Rep.) must present a completed 'Confirmation of Self-quarantine' form upon arrival. The form can be obtained at the local EPS center.


12.05.2021 15:30: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. Tests accepted are: LAMP, PCR, SDA and TMA tests. The test result must be in English, Korean or accompanied by a certified English or Korean translation. The test result must have the name of the passenger which must match the name in the passport, the date of birth and the name of the issuing laboratory. Passengers arriving from the Philippines must have a test result issued by an approved laboratory and details can be found at the Korean (Rep.) Embassy website in those countries.
- This does not apply to passengers who are 5 years or younger.
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Passengers are subject to a PCR test for COVID-19 within 3 days after arrival.
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Short-term visas (type C-1 and C-3) issued on or before 5 April 2020 are invalidated.
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Passengers with an E-9 visa issued by Korea (Rep.) must present a completed 'Confirmation of Self-quarantine' form upon arrival. The form can be obtained at the local EPS center.


12.05.2021 15:30: slacken quarantine policy.
Passengers are subject to quarantine for 14 days.
- This does not apply to passengers arriving from a country other than Botswana, Brazil, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Paraguay, South Africa, Suriname or Tanzania with a vaccination certificate stating that they received the vaccine in Korea (Rep.) at least 2 weeks before departure.


25.02.2021 14:52: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. Tests accepted are: LAMP, PCR, SDA and TMA tests. The test result must be in English, Korean or accompanied by a certified English or Korean translation. The test result must have the name of the passenger which must match the name in the passport, the date of birth and the name of the issuing laboratory. Passengers arriving from the Philippines must have a test result issued by an approved laboratory and details can be found at the Korean (Rep.) Embassy website in those countries.
- This does not apply to passengers who are 5 years or younger.
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Short-term visas (type C-1 and C-3) issued on or before 5 April 2020 are invalidated.
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Passengers with an E-9 visa issued by Korea (Rep.) must present a completed 'Confirmation of Self-quarantine' form upon arrival. The form can be obtained at the local EPS center.


24.02.2021 20:48: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. Tests accepted are: LAMP, PCR, SDA and TMA tests. The certificate must be in English, Korean or accompanied by a certified English or Korean translation. The certificate must have the name of the passenger which must match the name in the passport, the date of birth and a signature or stamp of the issuing laboratory. Passengers arriving from Nepal or Philippines must have a certificate issued by an approved laboratory and details can be found at the Korean (Rep.) Embassy website in those countries.
- This does not apply to passengers who are 5 years or younger.
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Short-term visas (type C-1 and C-3) issued on or before 5 April are invalidated.
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Passengers with an E-9 visa issued by Korea (Rep.) must present a completed 'Confirmation of Self-quarantine' form upon arrival. The form can be obtained at the local EPS center.


12.02.2021 19:46: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English, Korean or accompanied by a certified English or Korean translation. The certificate must have the name of the passenger which must match the name in the passport, the date of birth and a signature or stamp of the issuing laboratory. Passengers arriving from Nepal or Philippines must have a certificate issued by an approved laboratory and details can be found at the Korean (Rep.) Embassy website in those countries.
- This does not apply to passengers who are 5 years or younger.
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Short-term visas (type C-1 and C-3) issued on or before 5 April are invalidated.
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Passengers with an E-9 visa issued by Korea (Rep.) must present a completed 'Confirmation of Self-quarantine' form upon arrival. The form can be obtained at the local EPS center.


05.02.2021 16:08: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English, Korean or accompanied by a certified English or Korean translation. The certificate must have the name of the passenger which must match the name in the passport, the date of birth and a signature or stamp of the issuing laboratory. Passengers arriving from Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal or Philippines must have a certificate issued by an approved laboratory and details can be found at the Korean (Rep.) Embassy website in those countries.
- This does not apply to passengers who are 5 years or younger.
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Short-term visas (type C-1 and C-3) issued on or before 5 April are invalidated.
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Passengers with an E-9 visa issued by Korea (Rep.) must present a completed 'Confirmation of Self-quarantine' form upon arrival. The form can be obtained at the local EPS center.


02.02.2021 15:52: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English, Korean or accompanied by a certified English or Korean translation. The name on the certificate must match the name in the passport. Passengers arriving from Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal or Philippines must have a certificate issued by an approved laboratory and details can be found at the Korean (Rep.) Embassy website in those countries.
- This does not apply to passengers who are 5 years or younger.
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Short-term visas (type C-1 and C-3) issued on or before 5 April are invalidated.
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Passengers with an E-9 visa issued by Korea (Rep.) must present a completed 'Confirmation of Self-quarantine' form upon arrival. The form can be obtained at the local EPS center.


14.01.2021 20:10: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English, Korean or accompanied by a certified English or Korean translation. The name on the certificate must match the name in the passport. Passengers arriving from Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Philippines or Uzbekistan must have a certificate issued by an approved laboratory and details can be found at the Korean (Rep.) Embassy website in those countries.
- This does not apply to passengers who are 5 years or younger.
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Short-term visas (type C-1 and C-3) issued on or before 5 April are invalidated.
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Passengers with an E-9 visa issued by Korea (Rep.) must present a completed 'Confirmation of Self-quarantine' form upon arrival. The form can be obtained at the local EPS center.


08.01.2021 19:38: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English, Korean or accompanied by a certified English or Korean translation. The name in the certificate must match the name on the passport.
- This does not apply to passengers who are 5 years or younger.
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Short-term visas (type C-1 and C-3) issued on or before 5 April are invalidated.
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Passengers with an E-9 visa issued by Korea (Rep.) must present a completed 'Confirmation of Self-quarantine' form upon arrival. The form can be obtained at the local EPS center.


08.01.2021 01:34: updated entry restrictions.
Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The certificate must be in English, Korean or accompanied by a certified English or Korean translation.
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Short-term visas (type C-1 and C-3) issued on or before 5 April are invalidated.
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Passengers with an E-9 visa issued by Korea (Rep.) must present a completed 'Confirmation of Self-quarantine' form upon arrival. The form can be obtained at the local EPS center.


06.01.2021 13:26: updated entry restrictions.
Short-term visas (type C-1 and C-3) issued on or before 5 April are invalidated.
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Passengers with an E-9 visa issued by Korea (Rep.) must present a completed 'Confirmation of Self-quarantine' form upon arrival. The form can be obtained at the local EPS center.


05.01.2021 01:18: imposed entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or have been in South Africa, United Kingdom.
Passengers arriving from South Africa or United Kingdom must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before departure. The certificate must be in English or Korean.


17.11.2020 20:54: updated entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or during last 14 days have been in Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Philippines.
Passengers who have been in or transited through Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal or Philippines in the past 14 days must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before departure. The certificate must be in English or Korean.


17.11.2020 20:54: cancelled entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or during last 14 days have been in Kazakhstan.
Passengers who have been in Kazakhstan in the past 14 days must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before departure.


06.11.2020 22:56: updated entry restrictions for passengers who arrive from or during last 14 days have been in Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Philippines.
Passengers who have been in Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal or Philippines in the past 14 days must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before departure. The certificate must be in English or Korean.


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