Saranghae, South Korea!
The wait is finally over! South Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety has just announced that its borders are soon to open for leisure travel! Beginning April 1, 2022, travellers from all countries will be will be allowed to enter the country provided they have a valid visa and have completed their COVID-19 vaccination and booster shots.
Quarantine Exemptions
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety has also announced that exemptions for overseas vaccinations will be extended for those who are vaccinated outside of Korea. Tourists who have received their complete vaccine doses in their respective countries within 180 days will be allowed to enter its borders. This does not include vaccinated visitors from Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, and Myanmar, and will be asked to quarantine for seven days upon arrival.
Q-CODE Guidance and Requirements
Vaccinated tourists are also required to declare their vaccination history and enter their records in the Quarantine COVID-19 Defence or Q-CODE system. This portal is a mandatory step for all tourists and is a pre-entry requirement. Quarantine and vaccination information will be asked from each traveler and is a necessity before booking plane tickets. Each traveler will be assigned a QR Code and shall present this code before boarding their flight to South Korea.
Travel Requirements:
- Personal Information
- Passport Details
- Entry Information (Departure country, Airline Name, Accommodation Address, Phone Number, etc.)
- Vaccine Records
For more information, visit the official Imagine Your Korea website here!
Explore Korea in 2022
There are a number of places in Korea, namely Seoul that are waiting to be discovered and visited once again!
1. Myeongdong
Myeongdong is a superb area for shopping with popular brands and big shopping districts. This is a great place for hours of shopping, stopping by cute cafes, and delectable street food stalls.
2. Itaewon
Experience a new kind of night life at Itaewon. This busy city is full of varied restaurant choices, bars, and street markets. This is a must-visit for all foreign tourists who are looking to see Korea come alive at night!
3. Hongdae
For those looking for to see the lively and youthful side of Seoul, Hongdae is a must-visit! In every corner, Hongdae is filled with fun and creative activities from watching street performers, singing in K-Pop karaoke bars, and trying interesting street food along the way! This is definitely a hip neighborhood for the truly young at heart.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be a responsible traveler! All information on this post are accurate from the time of writing. Rules, regulations and guidelines are updated frequently and may change without Klook’s prior notice. For your safety, check with the respective LGU’s and establishments directly before your travels.
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