Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
Passport valid for a minimum of 6 months required by all.
Required by all except the following:
(a) 1.
nationals of EU countries for touristic and business
purposes for stays of up to 3 months (except nationals of
Italy and Portugal for stays of up to 2 months);
(b) 2.
nationals of Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas,
Bangladesh, Barbados, Bulgaria, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech
Republic, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada,
Haiti, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Jamaica, Liberia, Malaysia,
Malta, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway,
Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Romania, St Kitts & Nevis, St
Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Surinam, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad &
Tobago and Turkey for touristic purposes for stays of up to 3
months;
(c) nationals of Lesotho for stays of up to 2
months;
(d) nationals of Tunisia and Hong Kong (SAR) for
stays of up to 1 month;
(e) 3. nationals of most
other countries travelling for touristic purposes are allowed
to stay for a maximum of 30 days, provided holding confirmed
onward or return tickets and proof of sufficient funds. This
regulation does not apply to nationals of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Cambodia, China (PR), CIS, Cuba, Ghana, India,
Iran, Laos, Macedonia (Former Yugoslav Republic of), Mongolia,
Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka,
Vietnam who do require a visa, even for visits of up to
30 days.
There are additional visa exemptions for the following
categories: business, touristic visits, meetings, medical
treatment, lectures, games and contests, performances,
location shots and cultural exchange. For full details,
contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).
Tourist/Visit, Transit and Business: $30 (single entry of up to 90 days);
$55 (single-entry for more
than 90 days). For other types of visa (eg short-term
employment, teaching foreign languages), enquire at the
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).
Up to 3 months from date of issue.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).
Tourism: (a) Valid passport. (b) Completed
application form. (c) 1-2 passport-size photos (depending on
nationality of applicant and purpose of visit). (d) Fee
(payable by cheque, postal order or cash). (e) Stamped,
self-addressed envelope if applying by post. (f) Proof of
sufficient funds (a bank statement for �1600 if not working in
the UK and a company letter if working in the UK).
Business: (a)-(e) and, (f) Letter of invitation from the
host company in the Republic of Korea, and a letter on headed
note paper from the sponsoring company clearly indicating
nature of business to be undertaken, the intended period of
stay and a contact address and phone number in the Republic of
Korea.
5.
Applications for a residence certificate or for a stay of
more than 90 days should be made to the Immigration Office in
Seoul. For details contact the Consulate (or Consular section
at Embassy).
10 Ta-dong, Chung-gu, Seoul 100-180, Republic of
Korea
Tel: (2) 729 9600. Fax: (2) 757 5997.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/
or http://www.tour2korea.com/
or http://www.goodwillguide.com/
KNTO Tourist Phone Service: tel: 1330 or 080
757 2000 (toll free within the Republic of Korea only); these
numbers will automatically connect users to the nearest KNTO
tourist office.
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera
vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to the
Republic of Korea. However, cholera is a risk in this country
and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be
sought before deciding whether these precautions should
include a vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its
effectiveness.
Limited malaria risk, exclusively in the benign vivax
form, exists mainly in the northern areas of the Kyunggi
province.
Mains water is normally chlorinated, and whilst relatively
safe may cause mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is
available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay.
Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make
sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy
products which are likely to have been made from unboiled
milk. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served
hot. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.
Japanese encephalitis and dengue fever are
transmitted by mosquitoes between June and the end of October
in rural areas. A vaccine is available, and travellers are
advised to consult their doctor prior to departure.
Hepatitis A and E are common. Hepatitis B is
highly endemic, as is Korean haemorrhagic fever.
Rabies may be present. For those at high risk,
vaccination should be considered. If you are bitten, seek
medical advice without delay.
Travellers wishing to stay for more than three months may
need to supply a certificate showing they have tested HIV
negative, issued within one month before their arrival in
Korea. Ask at the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy)
for details.
Health insurance is recommended. There are facilities in
all tourist areas, and hotels will recommend a local doctor.
Almost all hospitals require payment and registration prior to
treatment. Most nurses and receptionists do not speak English;
writing words out on paper can help in an emergency.
Jan 1 2002 New Year. Feb 12 Lunar New Year.
Mar 1 Independence Movement Day. Apr 5 Arbor
Day. May 5 Children’s Day. May 26 Birth of the
Buddha. Jun 6 Memorial Day. Jul 17 Constitution
Day. Aug 15 Liberation Day. Sep-Oct Harvest Moon
(Chusok). Oct 3 National Foundation Day. Dec 25
Christmas Day. Jan 1-2 2003 New Year. Feb 1
Lunar New Year. Mar 1 Independence Movement Day.
Apr 5 Arbor Day. May 5 Children’s Day. May 16
Birth of the Buddha. Jun 6 Memorial Day. Jul 17
Constitution Day. Aug 15 Liberation Day. Sep-Oct
Harvest Moon (Chusok). Oct 3 National Foundation
Day. Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Destination Guide – Republic Of Korea (South
Korea)
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Passports
Visas
Note
Types of visa and cost
Validity
Application to
Application requirements
Working days required
Temporary residence
Addresses
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Other Risks
Note
Health care
Public Holidays
| British | yes | 1 | yes |
| Australian | yes | 2 | yes |
| Canadian | yes | 3 | yes |
| USA | yes | 3 | yes |
| Other EU | yes | 1 | yes |
| Japanese | yes | 3 | yes |
| Korea National Tourism Organisation (KNTO) |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | no | no |
| Cholera | 1 | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | no | n/a |
| Malaria | 2 | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 3 | n/a |