South Korea
Updated:
June 9, 2022

Travel Restrictions

Updated:
June 9, 2022
Tests
Testing Required
Quarantine
None
Testing requirement
Before Entry
PCR test 48 hours before entry or Lab-Antigen test 24 hours before entry
no testing required
Upon Arrival to
South Korea
PCR test
Upon Return to the UK
No testing required on return to the UK
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Required Documents

To enter
South Korea
Test Certificate
PCR test 48 hours before entry or Lab-Antigen test 24 hours before entry
To return to the UK
No Testing Required

Entry Requirements

  • Most arrivals to South Korea must present a negative PCR test, no older than 48 hours, or an antigen test no older than 24 hours.
  • All arrivals must be tested up to 3 days after arrival.

General

South Korea's borders are now open for travel.

Can I Travel to South Korea?

  • Arrivals from all countries are allowed to enter South Korea.
  • Arrivals must have a visa to travel. You can apply here.
  • Arrivals need to register their travel inforamtion at the Q-code system.

Do I need to go into quarantine when arriving to South Korea?

  • Qurantine is not required when arriving in South Korea.
  • Arrivals who tested positive upon arrival may be required to quarantine.

Are Covid-19 tests required to travel to South Korea?

  • Most arrivals to South Korea must present a negative PCR test, no older than 48 hours, or an antigen test no older than 24 hours.
  • All arrivals must be tested up to 3 days after arrival.

Is public transportation open in South Korea?

Public transportation in South Korea is operating.

Are restaurants and bars open in South Korea?

  • Restaurants, bars and cafes in South Korea are open.

Are businesses and attractions open in South Korea?

  • Non-essential businesses in South Korea are open.

Do I need to wear a face mask in South Korea?

Wearing face masks is required in some public places.

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