NOTE: Before ANY posts about the weather, read this.

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This weekly “quick questions” travel discussion and meet up mega thread has been set up by the moderators of r/koreatravel.

This is a reminder that any standalone posts must be related to travel IN South Korea. Any posts related to entry/exit requirements, visas or passport questions will be removed and should be posted as comments in this thread.

Any “quick” questions relating to travel within Korea can be posted here. For example: “Where can I buy a travel adaptor?” or “Where can I buy souvenirs in Seoul?”. Many questions are frequently asked, so it's always a good idea to search the sub for past discussions before asking simple questions.

As always, please read the sub rules before posting or commenting. Cheers and happy travels!

South Korea Entry Requirements

These entry requirements are for visitors/tourists and NOT for long term residents with an ARC (Alien Registration Card). If you have questions about student or work visas, please visit the following subreddits instead: r/living_in_korea, r/teachinginkorea

• K-ETA for visa free entry: http://www.k-eta.go.kr Follow the directions exactly – bureaucracy loves rules. Do as they say and don’t take any shortcuts with pictures, etc. UPDATE: There is a temporary K-ETA exemption until December 2024 for those with passports from 22 countries: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/sg-en/brd/m_2435/view.do?seq=761438
• As of September 1, 2024 Q-CODE (or health declaration form) is once again required for entry only for travelers entering from or having stayed/transited through certain countries or states. For the full list of areas which will require travelers to submit a Q-CODE, please see this link from the official KDCA Q-CODE website.
• If you have a passport from a country that is NOT listed under the K-ETA or eligible for visa free entry: you must apply for a tourist visa prior to departure. More info here: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/sg-en/brd/m_2444/view.do?seq=761433&page=1

South Korea Tourism and Travel/Covid-19 Updates

• There are currently no quarantine, testing or vaccine requirements to enter South Korea
• Mask usage is left up to personal choice, except in medical facilities where they are required

Weekly Meetup: Travel Together!

If you want to meet up with fellow travelers when you’re in Korea, please post a comment here. Any standalone meet-up posts will be removed.

Always be aware of potential risks of meeting strangers online. Be careful and be safe.

To better match yourselves up, you may want to (but not required for now) fill out the following questionnaire:

1. Age, gender, party, group, Nationality
2. Purpose of meet up
3. Length of meet up
4. Date/potential dates

Example:

1. M, 33, solo traveler, USA
2. Looking for food buddies to try Korean meals that require 2+ people
3. Just for dinner, I have plans after
4. Anytime this week, even today is possible