| Title | [YISS] Entry Information - Suspension of Pre & Post PCR Test Requirement (Not for those entering from China) (Jan 2, 2023) | ||||
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| Name | YISS | Date | 23.01.02 | Hit | 3,454 |
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 Q-CODE User Manual_v8_English.pdf
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- Mandatory quarantine and Post-entry PCR testing for International arrivals are lifted,
and it's strongly encouraged to use Q-code system before entry -
[Suspension of post-entry PCR testing for All overseas entrants starting from October 1, 2022]○ (1, October 2022 KST ~)
Beginning October 1, 2022, 0:00 AM (sat), the requirement for all inbound travelers to do post-entry PCR testing is suspended, so please refer to this information if you are entering to Korea.
○ Masks should be put on indoors still (updated 2, January 2023)
○ If tested positive during stay in Korea, 7-days of self-quarantine is required.
[All overseas entrants(except ones departing from China) will be exempt from isolation starting from June 8, 2022]
- don't need to apply quarantine exemption certificate -
○ (8, June 2022 KST ~) Quarantine exemption for all overseas entrants regardless of their vaccination history
- You can still use Q-code system established by the KDCA in order to shorten the time for quarantine inspection and provide the conveniences overseas entrants require upon entry to the Republic of Korea.
○ Pre-entry Quarantine (Q-code) system ( cov19ent.kdca.go.kr )
- (Before departure) Input Personal info., Entry & Stay info., Health condition → Issue QR-Code
※ Registration of your information in Q-code is strongly encouraged to shorten their waiting time for entry and enable efficient followup management.
※ Q-code System (click to go to the website)
[Entrants departing from China (Separated measure is added for Hong Kong, Macau added from January 7) are required to enter pre-departure PCR or RAT test result in Q-CODE, and post-arrival PCR Test is required] - subject to change
○ (2 ~ 31, January 2023 KST ~) Short-term stay visa is suspended from issuing
○ (5, January 2023 KST ~) (for those entering from China)
- Pre-departure COVID19 test result (PCR within 48 hours or RAT within 24 hours) should be entered in Q-CODE
- Post-arrival PCR test should be done (at Airport test center for short-term stay visa holders)
○ (7, January 2023 KST ~) (for those entering from Hong Kong and Macau)
- Pre-departure COVID19 test result (PCR within 48 hours or RAT within 24 hours) should be entered in Q-CODE
