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How do I prepare for a trip to South Korea?
10 South Korea Travel Tips to Help you NOT Look Like a Tourist
- Know the stereotypes.
- Avoid confrontation.
- Hang out where locals do.
- Dress conservatively on top.
- Take off your shoes.
- Yell in restaurants.
- Forego the fork.
- Look for a public trash pile.
What documents do I need to bring to Korea?
For travel after September 1, 2021, you must have a valid U.S. passport and a visa or an approved Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea. Most U.S. passport holders traveling to Korea for tourism or business purposes for less than 90 days can obtain a K-ETA.
Can I go to Korea if I’m vaccinated?
Make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling to South Korea. If you are not up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, avoid travel to South Korea. Even if you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, you may still be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19.
What can I not bring to Korea?
Guns, narcotics, pornography, subversive material, treasonous material, and counterfeit goods are prohibited from entering Korea.
Is PCR a NAAT test?
PCR tests are a type of diagnostic test that uses a technique called NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests) to determine if a person is currently infected with COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2.)
What do I need to travel to South Korea?
For travel after September 1, 2021, you must have a valid U.S. passport and a visa or an approved Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea. Most U.S. passport holders traveling to Korea for tourism or business purposes for less than 90 days can obtain a K-ETA. Apply at the K-ETA website for 10,000KRW.
How do I get a K-ETA for Korea?
Most U.S. passport holders traveling to Korea for tourism or business purposes for less than 90 days can obtain a K-ETA. Apply at the K-ETA website for 10,000KRW.
Is it easy to visit South Korea on your own?
Also, some places like Naejangsan are much easier to get to if you go on a tour than alone, especially if you’re coming from Seoul. A lot, though, is easy to do on your own. For example, it’s super easy to organize your own itinerary for Seoul and any of the bigger cities.
Do I need a visa to visit South Korea?
South Korea maintains a Visa Waiver Agreement with 107 countries. Depending on nationality and passport type, citizens from these countries can visit Korea with the purpose of tourism without a visa for 30 to 90 days. Please check visa information on the website of the Korea tourism organization.