The 12th
Biennial Scientific Meeting of the
Asia Pacific Paediatric Endocrine Society 2022
October 5~8, 2022 Conrad Seoul, KOREA
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[Notice] Required documents and preparation for Foreigners (June 8~)
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- Date2022-06-22 20:48:57
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- Attach1. (ENG) Pre-Departure Negative COVID-19 Test Result Requirement of International Arrivial.pdf2. (ENG) FAQ.pdf3. (ENG) How to Apply for K-ETA and Make a Payment (22.04.18).pdf
< Required documents and preparation for Foreigners >
Currently, both Koreans and foreigners can enter the Republic of Korea without quarantine regardless of whether they have been vaccinated or not (only those with confirmed infection will be quarantined). (June 8~) But there are documents and preparations required for entry. Please refer to the information below for your trip.
1. Preparations Before Entry
▣ Koreans and foreigners who do not hold a certificate of negative PCR(RAT) test result for COVID-19 (including those who hold a non-conforming certificate) shall be restricted from getting on board the aircraft. (Regardless of vaccination status)
- PCR Test Result: taken and issued within 48 hours prior to the departure date
- Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Result taken and issued within 24 hours prior to the departure date
- If you are a foreigner who will stay in Korea for a short term, and it is found after your arrival in Korea that your certificate of negative PCR test (or a Rapid Antigen test for professional use) is invalid, you will not be allowed to enter the country.
※ As to the entrants who are exempted from submitting a certificate of negative PCR(RAT) test result, refer to 'PRE-DEPARTURE NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST RESULT REQUIREMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL ARRIVAL'.
※ It is recommended that you bring a printout of the PCR(RAT) test result in case of an emergency.
[Attachments]
- (ENG)Pre-Departure Negative COVID-19 Test Result Requirement of International Arrivial
- (ENG)FAQ
▣ Entering the pre-entry quarantine information system(Q-CODE)
- Complete implementation for travelers arriving at International Airport, with future plans of extending to ports.
- Before departure, enter passport information, entry and stay information, quarantine information, health status, etc. into the system to issue a QR code
- Q-CODE system users are not required to submit a health status questionnaire or a special quarantine report (verified by the system)
※ Website for Information and application about Q-CODE: https://cov19ent.kdca.go.kr/cpassportal/biz/beffatstmnt/main.do?lang=en
▣ Application for K-ETA
- K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) is an online electronic travel authorization that visa-free foreign visitors need to obtain
before entering the Republic of Korea for the purpose of tour, visiting relatives, participating in events or meetings, or for business (excluding profit-making activities).
- Due to the COVID-19 situation, some visa-free entry countries may be restricted, so please check the website of each country's embassy or Ministry of Foreign Affair.
- You should apply for the K-ETA at least 72 hours prior to boarding the flight or ship bound for the Republic of Korea.
※ Website for Information and application about K-ETA: https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/index.do?locale=EN
[Attachments]
- (ENG)How to Apply for K-ETA and Make a Payment
2. Quarantine Measures According to Symptoms After Entering Korea
< Asymptomatic Entrants > - Entrants from Normal Countries
| Classification | Certificate of Negative PCR Test Result or RAT for professionals Result |
PCR Test within 3 days after Entry |
Quarantine | Additional Test |
| Koreans/ Long-stay Foreigners | Submitted (Conforming) | Public Health Center | Only those with confirmed infection will be quarantined | Recommended RAT test on the 6th or 7th day |
| Non-conforming | Public Health Center (PCR Test within 1 days after Entry) | Exempted from quarantine after negative confirmation (Manual monitoring) |
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| Short-stay Foreigners | Submitted (Conforming) | Incheon Airport COVID-19 Test Center or Medical Institution (own expense) |
Only those with confirmed infection will be quarantined | |
| Not submitted/Non-conforming | Not permitted to enter Korea | |||
< Symptomatic Entrants >
| Classification | PCR test | Test result | Action |
| Symptomatic entrants | Arrival Hall or Central Quarantine and Medical Support Center (Quarantine Facility) |
Positive | Transfer to one's residence, hospital, or treatment facility |
| Negative | The procedure for the asymptomatic entrants should be followed by object. (It shall be considered that the PCR test to be conducted within 3 days after the entry has been completed.) |
Information on this website is only for reference. Please refer to airlines notices, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency COVID-19 website, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Travel Safety website or diplomatic offices website for more information.
※ Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency COVID-19 website: http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/en/
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