South Korea's Entry Policy in 2022

South Korea's entry nucleic acid and vaccine policy;

Nucleic acid policy from July 25th, nucleic acid requirements before entry: English or Korean version of PCR or negative confirmation of rats (paper version of nucleic acid test report within 48 hours or negative report of rapid antigen test within 24 hours);

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Please note: self-rapid antigen testing is not accepted.

The test report shall include the following contents:

Name, inspection method, inspection result, date of issuance, date of birth (or passport number and ID number), inspection date and name of inspection institution;

Post-entry quarantine:

After strengthening quarantine, the first day of entry (before 23: 59 the next day) requires PCR nucleic acid detection. It is suggested to wait in the residence until the PCR nucleic acid test result is negative. If it is positive, it needs to be isolated for 7 days.

In order to improve the convenience of quarantine, it is planned to expand the operation of COVID-19 Quarantine Center at the local airport. At present, there are three quarantine centers operating at Incheon Airport, Jinhai Airport 1 and Jeju Airport 1, and they still go to medical institutions near their accommodation for inspection.

Vaccine Policy Entry vaccines do not require vaccination certificates!

At present, there are two kinds of China COVID-19 vaccines approved by South Korea, namely Kexing and Sinopharm.

If COVID-19 vaccines of Nukangtai, zhifei, Kangxinuo and other brands are not recognized in Korea, the certification in Korea may be hindered.

Precautions:

If the second vaccine has been vaccinated for more than 180 days, but the third vaccine has not been vaccinated, the second vaccine is invalid. If this is the case, the Korea Institute of Health Care cannot give certification. I suggest you complete the third vaccine booster in China.

If you complete two doses of vaccination in China within 180 days, if you want to have a third booster injection in Korea, and the interval between the second and third injections is more than 4 months, you can apply for a third booster injection in Korea. You can call 1339 directly or make an appointment for vaccination in Kakao.

Get an electronic epidemic prevention pass:

If you want to get electronic authentication, you need to use the "COOV" application on your mobile phone and complete the authentication, so that you can get an electronic vaccination certificate.

Segregation policy: From June 8, 2022, all people entering South COVID-19, regardless of vaccine or nationality, will be exempted from segregation.

Preparation of articles before departure:

Clothing: The temperature in Seoul is similar to that in Dalian, China, with four distinct seasons. You don't need to bring more clothes, and it's cheap to buy in Korea. The wind in Incheon will be stronger and a little colder. School supplies: computer, stationery, TOPIK related reference books; Daily necessities: personal hygiene products, such as toothpaste, toothbrush, boy shaver, towel, bath products, etc. It is recommended to take these things with you for at least one week in Korea, so that it is convenient to use when you first arrive in Korea, and you can buy them yourself in Korea after you are familiar with them. Such as shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, detergent, shower gel, skin care products, nail clippers, fruit knives, storage boxes, etc. , which can be purchased in South Korea's Thousand Yuan Store. There are many glasses in Korea, and the price is very cheap. Glasses and contact lenses can be bought in Korea. Drugs: only bring some emergency drugs, such as cold medicine, painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, antipyretics, antidiarrheal drugs, gunpowder and a small amount of emergency drugs; Cash: Students are advised to go to domestic banks to exchange some cash, about 2,000-3,000 won, and carry it with them for about 2 weeks after arriving in Korea; If there is no exchange in China, you can take RMB directly to Korea and exchange it at any bank. There is also a foreign currency exchange office in the airport lobby. You can also exchange RMB into Korean won at the currency exchange office in Myeongdong for convenience. Please note that the amount of RMB should not exceed 60,000 yuan. Food: There are many restrictions on carrying food. If any prohibited items are found, they will be confiscated, such as: meat food: sheep pork, sausage, blood sausage, jiaozi, bacon, ribs and duck neck; Dairy products: milk, eggs, butter, cheese and fresh fruits and vegetables.

ID photo: It is recommended to take a 2-inch color bareheaded photo, preferably with a white background or a blue background, or 1 inch photo in case of emergency. Electronic products: notebook computers are essential. If you bring it from China, it is recommended to bring products that can be guaranteed all over the world, with computer invoices and warranty certificates. Notebook computers need to be carried with you and cannot be checked. Adapter: This is more important. The voltage in Korea is 220 volts, so there is no need to use a transformer, but you need to bring a standard power conversion plug. It is suggested to bring a patch panel to facilitate the domestic use of various electronic products brought in the past. Materials preparation: passport, black water-based pen (convenient for entry to fill in various information forms), paper visa, and English version of nucleic acid test report within 48 hours. Please take the above materials with you, otherwise you can't board the plane, and the nucleic acid test report will be returned to the Korean Entry and Quarantine Bureau after landing.