Korea Quarantine-Free Entry with Negative Test Report
2022-06-08
South Korea has lifted quarantine and entry requirement for travellers from 1 July regardless of the vaccination status. However, K-ETA and negative test results must be obtained in advance.
Visa-Free Entry to South Korea with K-ETA
Visa-free entry for HKSAR & BNO passport holders will be resumed for short-term visiting purposes. (i.e. tourism, business meetings, family visit, etc.) regardless of their vaccination status. However, travellers must apply for K-ETA and obtain approval prior to departure, ，click to know more about the policy。
| K-ETA | |
|---|---|
| Application fee | ₩10,000KRW |
| Application time | At least 72 hours prior to boarding your flight or ship |
| Eligibility | 2 years |
| Allowed period of stay | 90 days |
| Apply | Apply via website / Download K-ETA Mobile APP |
| Remarks | Click here |
Obtain PCR Test / Rapid Antigen Test Report for Quarantine-Free Travel to Korea
Travellers are required to present negative test reports of PCR test within 2 days of departure, or RAT test within 1 day of departure. Travellers should register for Q-Code in advance by providing personal information and test reports, and present the code upon arrival.
A PCR test has to be taken at Incheon Airport or other designated medical institutions within 3 days after arrival (recommended to take on day 1).
- Q-Code Registration
INDICAID lab Hong Kong Testing Center – Obtain HK COVID Test for Travel
PCR Test for Travel
Standard: $480 (test report within 24 hrs)
Express: $780 (test report at 6pm on the day of PCR test)
Learn more
Lifted Outdoor Face Mask Mandate
Starting from 2 May, South Korea had lifted the outdoor face mask mandate except for indoor activities or attending an event with more than 50 participants.
