If you suspect to have COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, coughing, and others, call 1339 for inquiries or take a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) by using a self-test kit or visiting a nearby medical clinic. Travelers can also call 1330 Korea Travel Hotline for inquiries. Introducing a guideline for entry to Korea and how to travel safely.
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For entry to Korea, all foreigners must have a K-ETA or a valid visa to enter Korea. The K-ETA process will take around 72 hours and the result will be sent to your email address directly. Please have the printed hard copy ready. Irish nationals are eligible to enter and stay in Korea for up to 90 days with a K-ETA for tourist purpose.
South Korea, Japan trade travel restrictions in virus row
Cho's announcement came hours after South Korea expressed "extreme regret" over Japan's travel restrictions and warned of countermeasures. He said Japan's move was based on a misunderstanding of South Korea's active efforts to fight the virus, which he insisted were in contrast to Japan's "non-transparent and passive quarantine ...
For Travelers
-Register relevant information and get QR codes on Visit Japan Web for smooth entry into Japan. QR codes are generated after the registration. *Immigration and Customs procedures on Visit Japan Web are available at 7 major airports (Tokyo/Narita, Tokyo/Haneda, Kansai, Chubu, Fukuoka, New Chitose, Naha). About Visit Japan Web
South Korea Travel Restrictions
Korea has resumed their visa-free travel. From 1 April 2022, travelers do not need a visa to enter South Korea but must apply for a K-ETA (Korean Electronic Travel Authorization) at least 72 hours prior to travel for the issuance of the boarding pass. Health and safety requirements are subject to change at short notice.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The effect of Pre-Clearances (i.e. visa exemptions) granted by the Japanese Government to APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) issued by the following countries was also resumed on October 11, 2022. For more information on the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC), please refer to the link below: APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)(Japanese)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) travel restrictions
9. Visit Japan Web. 10. Installation of apps and other requirements upon entry into Japan. All coronavirus-related information on this website is gathered from the government ministries and authorities responsible for handling COVID-19 restrictions and measures. Due to the regularly changing situation and the constant updating of information ...
New Travel Requirement FAQs (March 28, 2022)
Starting from April 1, 2022, vaccinated travelers who have completed vaccination overseas AND register their vaccination history through the Quarantine COVID19 Defence (Q-Code) system BEFORE traveling to Korea will be eligible for quarantine exemption. Vaccination is considered to be complete 14 days after the 2nd shot for a two-dose vaccine ...
South Korea Travel and Entry Restrictions 2022: COVID-19 Update
The South Korea entry restrictions determine who can enter the country and under what conditions. Normally, foreigners must meet the South Korea visa requirements for their nationality and obtain the relevant permit before traveling.. Additionally, several South Korea COVID restrictions are now in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus.. As a result, the Republic of Korea has temporarily ...
COVID-19 in Korea
You should check the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency directly for updates. Although COVID-19 testing is not required for entry into Korea, a non-comprehensive list of some COVID-19 testing facilities in Korea can be found on the Embassy website should travelers seek or require testing for travel to other countries.
Korea responds to Japan's entry restrictions 'politically'
By Kang Seung-woo. The government's quick and loud response to Japan's entry restrictions on Korean citizens and anyone traveling from Korea to Japan, due to the coronavirus epidemic, is raising ...
South Korea will require a 10-day quarantine for all incoming
South Korea will mandate a 10-day quarantine for all incoming international travelers, including Korean nationals. The requirement will go into effect Dec. 3 for two weeks, Korea Disease Control ...
(The Republic of Korea: Business Track and Residence Track)
The Government of Japan started procedures for the use of the Business Track and the Residence Track with the Republic of Korea (ROK) from October 8, 2020. The Business Track enables limited business activities during the 14-day stay at home period (partially relaxes restrictions on such activities), immediately after arrival at the ROK or ...
Health and Travel Alert
Korean Government Actions and Entry Restrictions As of February 4, the KCDC has confirmed 16 cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the ROK. The ROK government announced that effective February 4, it will prohibit non-Korean citizens with travel to Hubei province in the last 14 days to enter Korea.
Japan eases travel advisory for 34 nations, including China and South Korea
The government has eased its travel warning over the COVID-19 pandemic for 34 countries, including China, South Korea and India, and is no longer requesting that residents in Japan refrain from ...
Information for U.S. Citizens Traveling to Japan
If you need after-hours assistance in an emergency, please call 03-3224-5000 and ask to speak with the Embassy's duty officer. Emergency Contact Information for U.S. citizens. Emergency Preparedness for U.S. citizens in Japan. Sources of Help, including counseling services. Medical Assistance in Japan.
New Travel Restrictions Related to Omicron Variant
new travel restrictions On November 29, 2021, the Government of Japan announced strengthened quarantine measures in response to the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Effective November 30, 2021 at 00:00, entry of new, non-resident foreign nationals (to include students on educational travel) will be suspended.
Asia Welcomes Travelers, but Japan Says, Not Yet
The idea that Japan has had the most stringent travel restrictions on foreigners among the Group of 7 nations has played well domestically, regardless of whether they have had any actual impact on ...
South Korea International Travel Information
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday ...
Japan-Korea tensions flare over coronavirus travel restrictions
The travel restrictions imposed by Tokyo are broadly in line with similar actions taken by more than 100 other governments to try to halt the spread of the disease from South Korea.
Japanese, South Korean business leaders call for visa-free visits
SEOUL--Business leaders of Japan and South Korea on July 4 called for an early resumption of visa-free exchanges in their first meeting here in three years after pandemic-related travel ...
China halts travel visas for South Korea, Japan over COVID curbs
China has suspended issuing short-term visas for South Korean and Japanese nationals, its embassies in Seoul and Tokyo said on Tuesday, in an apparent retaliation against COVID-19 restrictions ...
Japan, China and South Korea arranging summit for May 26-27
Final arrangements are under way to hold a summit among Japan, China and South Korea in Seoul on May 26 and 27, a South Korean Foreign Ministry official said Sunday. It will be the first such ...
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If you suspect to have COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, coughing, and others, call 1339 for inquiries or take a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) by using a self-test kit or visiting a nearby medical clinic. Travelers can also call 1330 Korea Travel Hotline for inquiries. Introducing a guideline for entry to Korea and how to travel safely.
For entry to Korea, all foreigners must have a K-ETA or a valid visa to enter Korea. The K-ETA process will take around 72 hours and the result will be sent to your email address directly. Please have the printed hard copy ready. Irish nationals are eligible to enter and stay in Korea for up to 90 days with a K-ETA for tourist purpose.
Cho's announcement came hours after South Korea expressed "extreme regret" over Japan's travel restrictions and warned of countermeasures. He said Japan's move was based on a misunderstanding of South Korea's active efforts to fight the virus, which he insisted were in contrast to Japan's "non-transparent and passive quarantine ...
-Register relevant information and get QR codes on Visit Japan Web for smooth entry into Japan. QR codes are generated after the registration. *Immigration and Customs procedures on Visit Japan Web are available at 7 major airports (Tokyo/Narita, Tokyo/Haneda, Kansai, Chubu, Fukuoka, New Chitose, Naha). About Visit Japan Web
Korea has resumed their visa-free travel. From 1 April 2022, travelers do not need a visa to enter South Korea but must apply for a K-ETA (Korean Electronic Travel Authorization) at least 72 hours prior to travel for the issuance of the boarding pass. Health and safety requirements are subject to change at short notice.
The effect of Pre-Clearances (i.e. visa exemptions) granted by the Japanese Government to APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) issued by the following countries was also resumed on October 11, 2022. For more information on the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC), please refer to the link below: APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)(Japanese)
9. Visit Japan Web. 10. Installation of apps and other requirements upon entry into Japan. All coronavirus-related information on this website is gathered from the government ministries and authorities responsible for handling COVID-19 restrictions and measures. Due to the regularly changing situation and the constant updating of information ...
Starting from April 1, 2022, vaccinated travelers who have completed vaccination overseas AND register their vaccination history through the Quarantine COVID19 Defence (Q-Code) system BEFORE traveling to Korea will be eligible for quarantine exemption. Vaccination is considered to be complete 14 days after the 2nd shot for a two-dose vaccine ...
The South Korea entry restrictions determine who can enter the country and under what conditions. Normally, foreigners must meet the South Korea visa requirements for their nationality and obtain the relevant permit before traveling.. Additionally, several South Korea COVID restrictions are now in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus.. As a result, the Republic of Korea has temporarily ...
You should check the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency directly for updates. Although COVID-19 testing is not required for entry into Korea, a non-comprehensive list of some COVID-19 testing facilities in Korea can be found on the Embassy website should travelers seek or require testing for travel to other countries.
By Kang Seung-woo. The government's quick and loud response to Japan's entry restrictions on Korean citizens and anyone traveling from Korea to Japan, due to the coronavirus epidemic, is raising ...
South Korea will mandate a 10-day quarantine for all incoming international travelers, including Korean nationals. The requirement will go into effect Dec. 3 for two weeks, Korea Disease Control ...
The Government of Japan started procedures for the use of the Business Track and the Residence Track with the Republic of Korea (ROK) from October 8, 2020. The Business Track enables limited business activities during the 14-day stay at home period (partially relaxes restrictions on such activities), immediately after arrival at the ROK or ...
Korean Government Actions and Entry Restrictions As of February 4, the KCDC has confirmed 16 cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the ROK. The ROK government announced that effective February 4, it will prohibit non-Korean citizens with travel to Hubei province in the last 14 days to enter Korea.
The government has eased its travel warning over the COVID-19 pandemic for 34 countries, including China, South Korea and India, and is no longer requesting that residents in Japan refrain from ...
If you need after-hours assistance in an emergency, please call 03-3224-5000 and ask to speak with the Embassy's duty officer. Emergency Contact Information for U.S. citizens. Emergency Preparedness for U.S. citizens in Japan. Sources of Help, including counseling services. Medical Assistance in Japan.
new travel restrictions On November 29, 2021, the Government of Japan announced strengthened quarantine measures in response to the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Effective November 30, 2021 at 00:00, entry of new, non-resident foreign nationals (to include students on educational travel) will be suspended.
The idea that Japan has had the most stringent travel restrictions on foreigners among the Group of 7 nations has played well domestically, regardless of whether they have had any actual impact on ...
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday ...
The travel restrictions imposed by Tokyo are broadly in line with similar actions taken by more than 100 other governments to try to halt the spread of the disease from South Korea.
SEOUL--Business leaders of Japan and South Korea on July 4 called for an early resumption of visa-free exchanges in their first meeting here in three years after pandemic-related travel ...
China has suspended issuing short-term visas for South Korean and Japanese nationals, its embassies in Seoul and Tokyo said on Tuesday, in an apparent retaliation against COVID-19 restrictions ...
Final arrangements are under way to hold a summit among Japan, China and South Korea in Seoul on May 26 and 27, a South Korean Foreign Ministry official said Sunday. It will be the first such ...