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Mayer Brown
Effective April 1, 2023, South Korea has temporarily exempted travelers from twenty-two countries and regions from the requirement to obtain a Korean Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) before entry.
Envoy Global, Inc.
The government of South Korea introduced additional COVID-19 entry measures. All travelers entering the country will be required to submit a negative PCR test taken no more than 48...
Envoy Global, Inc.
South Korea will expand the list of countries and regions that are permitted to apply for entry into South Korea through its electronic registration system.
Envoy Global, Inc.
The government of South Korea introduced a new high-tech visa type for foreign national interns.
Envoy Global, Inc.
The government of South Korea will lift COVID-19 pre-departure testing requirements for all international travelers beginning 3 September 2022. All travelers will still be subject ...
Envoy Global, Inc.
The government of South Korea announced that all visa-exempt travelers entering South Korea, including from Jeju Island, will be required to apply for Electronic...
Envoy Global, Inc.
The government of South Korea will resume visa-free travel options for residents of Hong Kong beginning 1 July 2022. Residents of Hong Kong and British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders...
Envoy Global, Inc.
Reduced exit measures for long-term visa holders from South Korea as of 1 April 2022
Envoy Global, Inc.
The government of South Korea announced that it will resume visa-free travel with 46 countries and regions beginning 1 April 2022.
Mayer Brown
Effective April 1, 2022, South Korea will no longer require certain long-term visa holders to obtain a reentry permit prior to traveling overseas.
Envoy Global, Inc.
To be considered fully vaccinated, at least 14 days must have passed after the second dose or a booster dose was received.
Fakhoury Global Immigration
The Korean government announced that on March 21, 2022, all fully vaccinated inbound travelers who have registered with Korea health authors will no longer have to self-quarantine upon arrival.
Envoy Global, Inc.
The accepted period for pre-departure testing will be reduced to 48 hours for all travelers entering South Korea...
Envoy Global, Inc.
10-day quarantine period required for all travelers arriving in South Korea until 6 Jan. 2022.
Envoy Global, Inc.
All travelers entering South Korea will be required to undergo a 10-day quarantine .
Fakhoury Global Immigration
Effective from July 1, 2021, the South Korean government has lifted the mandatory 2-weeks quarantine for foreign arrivals who have been fully vaccinated from other countries against Covid19.
Mayer Brown
Starting September 1st, 2021, Korean immigration will require visa waiver entrants (traveling for tourism or business) to obtain an electronic travel authorization, known as, K-ETA, at least 24 hours prior to travel.
Envoy Global, Inc.
The ETA system will undergo a pilot launch test and supplementation period beginning May 3, 2021, through August 2021.
Envoy Global, Inc.
Foreign nationals with status of stay for employment must now report their annual income and occupation information as mandated by the South Korean immigration authority.
Fakhoury Global Immigration
The Korean national Assembly is debating tougher penalties for the employers of illegal residents. For those voluntarily reporting illegal residence by February 28, 2020, penalties will be reduced
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