As with many other places around the world, the local situation and rules in Busan, Korea regarding Covid-19 keep changing, so please stay vigilant and updated with the latest information.(as of January 3, 2023)
Required documents and preparation for entering Korea
※ [UPDATED] Effective March 11, 2023, all passengers entering the Republic of Korea including those from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Hong Kong, or Macau don’t have to do Covid-19 test before departure. Also, use of the Quarantine Information Pre-Input System (Q-CODE) before entering the country is not required.
※ Information on this website is for reference only. Please refer to airlines notices, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency COVID-19 website, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Travel Safety website or diplomatic offices website for more information.
| STEPS | REQUIREMENTS | RELATED LINKS |
|---|---|---|
| Before boarding for Korea | K-ETA K-ETA is mandatory for nationals from visa-free countries who enter Korea without a visa. |
K-ETA |
| Q-CODE system users are not required to submit a health status questionnaire or a special quarantine report (verified by the system) |
Q-CODE | |
| Arriving at Korea | Passengers who are fully vaccinated and show no signs of symptoms during the health screening process and on their Health Questionnaire may proceed to their destination after immigration check. | COVID-19 Testing at Incheon Airport |
| Departing from Korea | Please check all details before taking the departure flight from Korea. | COVID-19 Entry restriction |
Related links
Arrival & Quarantine
- Pre-departure Negative PCR Test Certificate is no longer required to enter Korea since September 3rd, 2022.
- Day 1 PCR test is not mandatory for people entering Korea from October 1st, 2022.
