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Quarantine Upon Arrival FAQ
Quarantine Upon Arrival FAQ
Quarantine-FREE TRAVEL for Vaccinated Travellers
Quarantine-FREE TRAVEL for Vaccinated Travellers
https://www.koreanair.com/kr/en/travel-update/covid19/map
https://www.koreanair.com/kr/en/travel-update/covid19/map
Overview
Overview
COVID-19 protocols and quarantine measures for international travelers
COVID-19 protocols and quarantine measures for international travelers
Starting from March 21st 2022, people vaccinated in Korea and people whose overseas vaccination has been recognized by the Korean government will be exempted from quarantine.
From April 1st 2022, people vaccinated overseas who have not received a certificate of recognition from the Korean government will be exempted from quarantine (for example, people who only have the EU vaccine certificate).
To receive the quarantine exemption, one must be completely vaccinated, that is to say having received a 2nd shot within 180 days prior boarding, or having received a third booster shot (no time limit after the booster shot).
Showing a negative PCR result issued within 48 hours before boarding remains compulsory to enter the territory.
These rules apply to all travelers: residents in Korea, long and short sojourn visa holders, tourists who have received their K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization). Vaccination is considered to be complete 14 days after the 2nd shot for a two-dose vaccine (valid up to 180 days) or with booster shots. Some exceptions to the above policies may apply. Please direct any questions to your nearest Korean Embassy or Consulate.
As of May 2022, you need to conduct a COVID exam prior to departure within 48 hours - it can be either a PCR test or a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) from a health care provider that provides you certificate of negative COVID status.
After arrival to Korea, you need to conduct a PCR test after one day of arrival, then a RAT test within 6-7 days after arrival.
Please note this is subject to change at any time.
Quarantine for NON-Vaccinated Travellers
Quarantine for NON-Vaccinated Travellers
Overview
Overview
If you are not vaccinated, you can still travel to South Korea however you need provide a negative PCR test within 48 hours of arrival. Upon arrival, you must conduct a PCR test within 3 days. After the 7-day , you must conduct a Rapid Antigen Test (Recommended). These will be conducted at designated health centers/hospitals.
DO I need a Negative COVID Test before departing?
DO I need a Negative COVID Test before departing?
YES! This is still required!
YES! This is still required!
1. Is the PCR/RAT test result accepted in a language other than English or Korean?
1. Is the PCR/RAT test result accepted in a language other than English or Korean?
Generally speaking, the negative test result must be issued in English or Korean.
However, if the results can only be issued in a local language, an English or Korean translation can be accepted only if the translation is certified/notarized by an official translator and submitted together.
Translation certification issued by a notarized agency of the foreign country of departure, etc.
2. What type of tests are accepted?
2. What type of tests are accepted?
Gene detection tests (real-time reverse transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR]) as well as Rapid Antigen Tests (as of May 24, 2022).
3. What are the requirements at the time the results are issued?
3. What are the requirements at the time the results are issued?
A negative PCR test result must be issued within 48 hours of the departure date.
* Example: If departing on January 10, 2021 at 10:00am, only results issue from midnight January 8, 2021 will be accepted.
4. Country A → Country B → When arriving in Korea, which country should results be issued from: Country A or Country B?
4. Country A → Country B → When arriving in Korea, which country should results be issued from: Country A or Country B?
Departing from country A and transferring without entering country B, results must be issued from country A
In case of departure from country A and departure to Korea after entering country B, results must be issued from from country B
5. Is it required to submit negative test even for foreigners who transfer from Korea to a third country?
5. Is it required to submit negative test even for foreigners who transfer from Korea to a third country?
Transit passengers (transfer passengers) who are not entering Korea do not need to submit a negative PCR result.
6. If the negative results are issued digital such as by e-mail or text message, how do I submit it and whether it is recognized when entering Korea?
6. If the negative results are issued digital such as by e-mail or text message, how do I submit it and whether it is recognized when entering Korea?
It Must be printed and submitted so that specific inspection results can be confirmed by the National Quarantine Service.
The test results must include your name (as it is written in your passport), the test name, the test results, and the date of issue.
7. What if I don't have a negative test when entering Korea?
7. What if I don't have a negative test when entering Korea?
You will not be permitted to enter Korea.
Koreans entering the country from the UK or South Africa will be quarantined in temporary living facilities for 2 weeks, and the facility usage fee (1.68 million won per person) during the quarantine period must be borne by the individual.
8. Are negative results issued by a designated inspection agency in my country only accepted?
8. Are negative results issued by a designated inspection agency in my country only accepted?
In the case of countries (i.e., the Philippines, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh, and Nepal) which currently have strengthened quarantine measures in place as of January 7, only negative PCR results from a designated COVID-19 testing center will be accepted. Please refer to the local Korean Embassy websites for more information.
Negative test results from other countries will be accepted any regular testing center.
I am already fully vaccinated - Do I need to quarantine still?
I am already fully vaccinated - Do I need to quarantine still?
YES - sort of - it depends on a lot variables - see the quarantine free-travel section in green.
YES - sort of - it depends on a lot variables - see the quarantine free-travel section in green.
Can I quarantine with friends?
Can I quarantine with friends?
Yes.
Students recommended sharing an AirBnB together to reduce costs and increase their living spaces. The flat should have a separate bedroom and bathroom for each person.
Students must arrange these before coming to Korea otherwise they will not be allowed to pass through Immigration.
The accommodations will be approved by the local district health office after you arrive and check in with them.
Can I use the Government quarantine FACILITIES?
Can I use the Government quarantine FACILITIES?
For D-2-6 Visa holders, you must arrange your own quarantine accommodations.
What kind of places can I use for quarantine?
What kind of places can I use for quarantine?
There are Hotels (e.g., Dongdaemun Sky Park) and AirBnB's that are the best options. We recommend using AirBnB's as they are the most cost-effective for students.
But the Korean Embassy/my Local Embassy said the Opposite of HUFS?
But the Korean Embassy/my Local Embassy said the Opposite of HUFS?
The embassies and consulates are not necessarily that well-informed or have accurate information. Accounts online are all different in addition to embassies all having different information, or not knowing themselves.
All of our information that we are sending you is based on ACTUAL FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE during Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 pre-arrival and arrival stages of the exchange.
We interviewed students during and after quarantine;
have been in contact with the local District Health Office case workers assigned to students in quarantine;
and Immigration Officers at the airport.
Where are the best areas to look for?
Where are the best areas to look for?
The easiest way to do this is via an AirBnB in Mapo or Yongsan districts (the area matters for food delivery service from Shuttle Delivery if you plan on using it, see below).
Can I do the 10-Day quarantine in HUFS dormitories?
Can I do the 10-Day quarantine in HUFS dormitories?
No.
No.
What should I prepare for quarantine?
What should I prepare for quarantine?
Many students recommend preparing a Korean cell phone/service in advance. You can also get a SIM card but you need to make sure your cell phone is not region-locked. You can get these at the airport, but, it is better to prepare this in advance before arriving in Korea.
Pre-Arrival Preparation
Pre-Arrival Preparation
Please DOWNLOAD and TEST food service applications in your home countries with your payment methods BEFORE arriving in Korea.
How do I prepare for food service during quarantine?
How do I prepare for food service during quarantine?
Students also need to plan ahead for Food Service. We know of two ways to order/pay for food using non-Korean credit cards, and without Korean cell service/SIM card with phone service:
Pack Your Own Food
Pack Your Own Food
Some students brought an extra carrier with enough non-perishable food for two weeks - this is very easy to prepare in advance in your home country.
Only delivers to certain locations - Yongsan-gu and Mapo-gu are the best locations (i.e., many restaurants in these areas).
Accepts foreign credit cards - but you must make an account.
Prices can be more expensive when searching in English.
Food items are typically sold in BULK.
All Inclusive Quarantine Services
All Inclusive Quarantine Services
If you are having difficulty making arrangements for a place to do quarantine, you might consider using an all-inclusive service from HGBS, which is working with HUFS OIAM Office to help international students navigate this process:
STAY 14
STAY 14
WEBSITE : www.stay14.com
INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/quarantine_seoul/
FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/quarantine.korea
EMAIL : joong4u@naver.com, kykyyoon75@gmail.com
WhatsApp : 82 10 6593 9611
Livable Korea
Livable Korea
What happens if I test positive for COVID-19 upon arrival/during quarantine or contract COVID-19 during the exchange?
What happens if I test positive for COVID-19 upon arrival/during quarantine or contract COVID-19 during the exchange?
First and foremost we hope this does not happen - but please be aware that this has happened to exchange and regular degree students on campus over the last year.
Should you happen to test positive or contract COVID-19, you will be taken to a government-run care facility and be monitored until you receive two negative PCR tests consecutively, at which point you will be released according to KCDC guidelines. The cost of care is borne by the Korean government if there are bilateral agreements to do so in your country of citizenship. Otherwise, the cost must be borne individually (or your insurance presumably).
Seoul Government Quarantine Guide
Seoul Government Quarantine Guide
https://www.quarantineguide.org/main
https://www.quarantineguide.org/main
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