Updated COVID-19 Entry Measures For Travelers Arriving From China

• Law Firm: Envoy Global, Inc.
• Subject Matter: Coronavirus (COVID-19), Government Measures
• Author: Mr Jessie Butchley
• Published date: 06 March 2023

Key Points 

• South Korea will lift post-arrival COVID-19 entry requirements for travelers from China beginning 10 March 2023

Overview 

The government of South Korea will lift post-arrival COVID-19 entry testing requirements for incoming passengers from China, effective 1 March 2023. However, the government will continue to require travelers arriving from China to:

• Demonstrate proof of negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 48 hours prior to departure. 
• Undergo COVID-19 quarantine procedures. 
• Upload any required documents and information to the Q-CODE system.

What are the Changes? 

Starting 1 March 2023, South Korea will eliminate post-arrival COVID-19 entry testing for passengers from China. However, it will still require proof of negative PCR...