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COVID-19
* Last updated on October 11, 2022
[Updated] Quarantine-Free Travel to Korea for All Travelers
IMPORTANT UPDATE
No COVID-19 testing required for pre-departure (since 03 September 2022) and on-arrival (from 01 October 2022). All travelers are still required to register for Q-code on Q-code website prior to entry into Korea.
Register for Q-Code:
- ALL travelers regardless of age are required to register for Q-Code prior to departure. A QR code will be issued to the traveler’s email after registration.
Q-Code link: https://cov19ent.kdca.go.kr/cpassportal/biz/beffatstmnt/main.do?lang=en
- If you have questions on Q-Code or assistance with any technical difficulties, please contact Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) at +82-2-2633-1339.
In case of a traveler is symptomatic and tested Covid positive,
- The status of quarantine (hospitalization/self-quarantine) will be determined based on the patient’s health status
- Hospital (severe and high-risk confirmed patients), home/temporary quarantine facility (Asymptomatic)
- Patients with mild symptoms will be hospitalized depending on the severity of the symptoms.
- Hospital (severe and high-risk confirmed patients), home/temporary quarantine facility (Asymptomatic)
- In the case of hospitalization for Covid-19 patients
- Treatment costs will be partially/fully covered for travelers from the countries that have an agreement with Republic of Korea to mutually support medical expenses.
- Asymptomatic patients
- Continue self-quarantine at hotel/accommodation for 7 days.
(Room and food costs to be covered by own expenses)
- Continue self-quarantine at hotel/accommodation for 7 days.
- The status of quarantine (hospitalization/self-quarantine) will be determined based on the patient’s health status
NOTICE
**Rules and regulations are updated on a regular basis depending on the COVID-19 situation. Check this page and the following official Korea COVID information websites for regular updates
Important links for Covid-19 updates in Republic of Korea
Updated Notice on Quarantine-Free Travel to Korea for All Travelers:
https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/sg-en/brd/m_2435/view.do?seq=761395&page=1
Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency – Press Release and regular updates:
https://www.kdca.go.kr/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030
Jeju Corona 19 Main Status and Response:
https://covid19.jeju.go.kr/
Guidance on the operation of Q-code system for overseas arrivals
http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/en/infoBoardView.do?brdId=14&brdGubun=141&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=6637&contSeq=6637&board_id=&gubun=#