Updated COVID-19 Post-Arrival Requirements

Published date26 July 2022
Subject MatterImmigration, Coronavirus (COVID-19), General Immigration, Government Measures
Law FirmEnvoy Global, Inc.
AuthorMr Jessie Butchley

Key Points

  • The government of South Korea will perform COVID-19 post-arrival testing within one day of arrival in the country

Overview

The government of South Korea updated its post-arrival COVID-19 related requirements for all travelers entering the country as of 21 July 2022. Travelers will now be required to complete a PCR COVID-19 test within one day of arrival in the country, a faster period than previously required. The test will need to be performed at the airport upon arrival for short-term travelers and visitors or at a district health office nearest to the traveler's place of residence for long-term visitors. Testing locations in the airport can be found here. Travelers who test positive upon arrival will then be required to undergo a seven-day quarantine period.

The following requirements will also apply to travelers entering South Korea:

Pre-Departure

  • Travelers must perform a PCR COVID-19 test within 48 hours of departure or a rapid antigen test within 24 hours of departure for South Korea.
  • Travelers must provide proof of a negative test result translated into English.

Unvaccinated travelers may qualify for quarantine exemption if they have completed the online registration process and received a QR code prior to arrival in South Korea. To obtain the code, travelers must register within 48 hours of departure and provide proof of the following documents:

  • A valid...

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