Korea Entry Requirements 2023 Walkthrough (Enter South Korea with me)

From Q-Codes, to a guide of the Seoul, Incheon Airport - I just came back home to South Korea so I decided to make an updated video to inform you about the new Korea Entry Requirements for 2023! Here's a complete walkthrough of what applications you need to fill-out in advance and I show you what it looks like to enter customs and go through the airport in 2023~

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[Distroyed]

Hi, do you need KETA or Qcode if you’re just there in the airport for a 4 hours layover?

[_jls__]

Lol you literally took away a BIG part of my travel anxiety within less than 5 minutes. THANK YOU! 💯❤️

[danielle-on-p]

These are so helpful for someone like me who worries about every single tiny detail, you have no idea. So thank you! Hope to be there later this year!

[HanGangKing]

We just arrived in Korea a couple days ago from the US. All of Megan’s videos were extremely helpful! I think the only surprise was how many start and stops there were (stopping at immigration, then forward, then customs, then forward, then baggage claim). My wife and I are in Hongdae now (airport limousine bus is very cheap and easy, would recommend). And we will be in Korea for another 6 days between here and Itaewon! Thank you Megan, would love to meet you!

[pdRNMA]

im going to south korea for my 21st birthday next year! ive only watched one of your videos and its been the most helpful. ur so kind so i just HAD to subscribe 🥰 감사합니다!

[SignOfTheTimessssss]

Not sure if anyone write this (too many comments 😊) but…..

In celebration of ‘Visit Korea Year (2023~2024)’, K-ETA will be temporarily exempted to 22 countries/regions from April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024 (KST).

Please note that nationals of 22 countries/regions can still apply for K-ETA, and K-ETA application fee is 10, 000 KRW/per person (around 9~10 USD, additional fees not included). Those who have the K-ETA are not required to submit an arrival card at the port of arrival.

○ List of 22 countries/regions eligible for temporary exemption of K-ETA:
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, Netherlands,
New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, UK, US (including Guam)

[MeganOsten]

When are you coming to South Korea!? 😍✨ Also, please let me know if there are any helpful videos you would like to see! (A like👍 and a comment💬 goes a long way as well, so thank you for your support!)

[hinzelchen]

Thank you for the Information. Only 2 Weeks left … then the Adventure Seoul begins

[borkbork]

Thank you much for this video. I've in fact been to a "fake" website for visa that looked so official. They wanted to charge me $109.00 per person!!. I paid for myself.. then I got distracted and didn't get to other family members yet.. also bit discourage at how much it costs. Then I clicked on your video. OMG! I called the credit card company and luckily they put a dispute on the charge and will credit me back. Really enjoy all your videos. Thanks again!

[Pastor_Madeline]

I just wanted to let you know I really like your presentation style. Great job! Just found your channel, looking forward to making my way through the playlists. Heading to Seoul summer 2024.

[ariah]

The best on YouTube so detailed and thorough! I appreciate all of these videos although I do my own research it’s nice to see someone else explain everything in regards to the airport and customers! Great video Megan ☺️🙏🏾✨💕

[caticatu]

Currently waiting to board my flight to Korea and watching your video to make sure I did everything 😂❤

[MichaelDo]

We will be proud of you as an embassador of South Korea. Thank you.

[axnyslie]

I am in Seoul right now sitting in my Myeongdong hotel. Of the 4 countries I visited the past three weeks Korea was the most complicated to navigate for Immigration but I successfully got through it. I came in on Thai Smile Airways and they were helpful in getting prepared. It was a very busy arrival too and took me 2 1/2 hours from the plane landing to arriving in Seoul Station metro.

[jjangdom]

Thank you so much!!! I'm flying there at the end of March for the first time alone and I was really nervous as I didn't know what it would be like and the airport anxiety was through the roof but this has kinda helped me with what to expect a lot more and hopefully can put me a little more at ease with knowing the process now!

[Loopa]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! This video is so helpful. I used to live in S.Korea a few years ago and now I'm going back this April for a wedding. Since some things have changed since my last visit I'm really thankful for your video! <3

[yourdad]

This video just got recommended to me and I just want to say thank you for making such an informative and helpful video on this specific topic! As someone who struggles a lot with anxiety and overthinking when it comes to travelling and planning, this really helps me a lot! Thank you for being so clear and detailed in this, and also for actually exploring this aspect of travelling in a video, instead of just the commonly talked about topics of food, culture and such. I will be subscribing for sure! :D

[manAF]

Thank you! So excited to go back to visit my former home of Seoul :)

[xuser]

I concur. Your K-ETA is good for two years. I traveled back in October 2022 and currently here again in March 2023 on the same K-ETA. You don't need to print it out. The K-ETA is in their system. But as a good measure, have it saved on your phone just in case they need to see it. Do your Q-CODE, the day before your travel. You can also have this saved on your phone as they will scan this after you de-plane but before you reach customs. I don't remember having to take a wrist temperature but yeah maybe. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[vanleuterio]

Always appreciate you giving updated tips & guidelines for Korea! Its gonna be my 2nd time this June, and I can’t wait to go back 🥹