COVID-19 Information 22.03.21
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■ COVID-19 Information 22.03.21
* All passengers arriving in the ROK by plane must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 48 hours of their departure.
* Arriving passengers will experience some combination of temperature screening, health questionnaires, quarantines, and/or COVID-tests, depending on points of departure, visa status, and nationality.
Starting from March 21, 2022, vaccinated travelers who have completed their COVID-19 vaccination in Korea OR those who already registered their overseas vaccination history at a local Korean public health center will be eligible for quarantine exemption.
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 (valid up to 180 days) or with booster shots.
Some exceptions to the above policies may apply. Please direct any questions regarding Korean entry and quarantine requirements to your nearest Korean Embassy or Consulate. General information is detailed below, but please consult the ROK COVID-19 Portal, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) and the Embassy of the ROK in the your local.
Although most stores and public buildings are open, national and local governments exercise authority to regulate businesses, schools, the size and type of gatherings, treatment and quarantine requirements for those who test positive for COVID, and testing mandates to respond to outbreaks.
■ COVID-19 Testing
Are either PCR for antigen tests available for foreigners in Korea? Yes.
* PCR tests are more widely used, but both are available.
If so, are test results reliably available within one calendar day? Yes.
* Many facilities are now offering results as quickly as 5 hours.
Testing for travel purposes. If you need a COVID test for travel or other purposes, many local hospitals and clinics offer them for a fee, usually between $100 and $300.
The Korean government maintains a list in English of COVID-19 testing locations. Please refer to the list and contact the testing facility that is most convenient for you. Also see Incheon Airport’s website for information on COVID-19 testing options at the airport.
Please note this testing center is located before passenger check-in and requires an appointment, so it is not available to passengers in transit.
Please ensure that the clinic you choose will provide test results that comply with CDC guidelines and those of your airline as travelers present this documentation to their airline.
For additional information, including recommendations and requirements after you travel, please refer to the CDC’s Frequently Asked Questions.
Testing for health reasons. foreigners experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should immediately contact the Korean Disease Control and Prevention Agency at 1339 (press 6 for English) to be directed to the appropriate facility. Local testing centers may offer free testing if you are identified by the government as a close contact, if you are suffering COVID symptoms, or if the local situation warrants expanded testing. Results from these testing centers are often texted directly to your mobile number and do not include your name.
Responsibility for treatment costs. U.S. citizens who are infected with COVID-19 at any time due to violation of ROK preventive measures, such as quarantine measures and limits on group activities, or who submit false COVID-19 examination results must pay for their COVID treatment.
* All passengers arriving in the ROK by plane must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 48 hours of their departure.
* Arriving passengers will experience some combination of temperature screening, health questionnaires, quarantines, and/or COVID-tests, depending on points of departure, visa status, and nationality.
Starting from March 21, 2022, vaccinated travelers who have completed their COVID-19 vaccination in Korea OR those who already registered their overseas vaccination history at a local Korean public health center will be eligible for quarantine exemption.
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 (valid up to 180 days) or with booster shots.
Some exceptions to the above policies may apply. Please direct any questions regarding Korean entry and quarantine requirements to your nearest Korean Embassy or Consulate. General information is detailed below, but please consult the ROK COVID-19 Portal, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) and the Embassy of the ROK in the your local.
Although most stores and public buildings are open, national and local governments exercise authority to regulate businesses, schools, the size and type of gatherings, treatment and quarantine requirements for those who test positive for COVID, and testing mandates to respond to outbreaks.
■ COVID-19 Testing
Are either PCR for antigen tests available for foreigners in Korea? Yes.
* PCR tests are more widely used, but both are available.
If so, are test results reliably available within one calendar day? Yes.
* Many facilities are now offering results as quickly as 5 hours.
Testing for travel purposes. If you need a COVID test for travel or other purposes, many local hospitals and clinics offer them for a fee, usually between $100 and $300.
The Korean government maintains a list in English of COVID-19 testing locations. Please refer to the list and contact the testing facility that is most convenient for you. Also see Incheon Airport’s website for information on COVID-19 testing options at the airport.
Please note this testing center is located before passenger check-in and requires an appointment, so it is not available to passengers in transit.
Please ensure that the clinic you choose will provide test results that comply with CDC guidelines and those of your airline as travelers present this documentation to their airline.
For additional information, including recommendations and requirements after you travel, please refer to the CDC’s Frequently Asked Questions.
Testing for health reasons. foreigners experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should immediately contact the Korean Disease Control and Prevention Agency at 1339 (press 6 for English) to be directed to the appropriate facility. Local testing centers may offer free testing if you are identified by the government as a close contact, if you are suffering COVID symptoms, or if the local situation warrants expanded testing. Results from these testing centers are often texted directly to your mobile number and do not include your name.
Responsibility for treatment costs. U.S. citizens who are infected with COVID-19 at any time due to violation of ROK preventive measures, such as quarantine measures and limits on group activities, or who submit false COVID-19 examination results must pay for their COVID treatment.