Arriving in Korea

To ensure that your trip to the festival runs as smoothly as possible, please make sure to thoroughly read the rules and restrictions of the corresponding country: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/TRV/TV_ENG_1_COVID.jsp

Furthermore, more information on the entry and departure from Korea can be found on the Korean Embassy website for each respective country

(Immigration safety measures are subject to frequent change. Please check for updates at the time of travel.)

* The COVID-19 entry procedures above are subject to change, so please make sure to check the updated information on the official embassy website for each respective country.

1. APPLY FOR K-ETA or VISA

In order to enter Korea, visitors should apply for K-ETA or VISA. Please check the appropriate category for each country.

a. K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)

Please apply for K-ETA on this website: https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/index.do?locale=EN at least 72 hours before departure.

b. VISA

Please apply for VISA in advance, in consideration of the procedure time of issuance.

2. PRE-COVID 19 TEST

(Korean time standard) Please note that passengers arriving in South Korea after 00:00 a.m. September 3rd do not need to submit a separate COVID-19 test result sheet prior to entry.

3. Q-CODE REGISTRATION

Q-code is a system used for shortening the quarantine inspection time, while providing convenience to overseas entrants when submitting their requirements upon entering Korea. It is not mandatory but it will take a long time to fill out and check the documents if unregistered. Therefore, please register Q-code in advance in order to shorten the immigration procedures. You may register at the KDCA (Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency) website:

https://cov19ent.kdca.go.kr/cpassportal/biz/beffatstmnt/step1.do?lang=en

4. POST-COVID 19 TEST

All entrants are required to take PCR test within 1 day (before 23:59 the next day) after arriving in Korea. Short-term visitors can take a PCR test at the COVID-19 Testing Center inside the Incheon International Airport or at a nearby medical clinic at their own expense. Please be sure to quarantine until the test results are announced.

All entrants must submit post-entry test results on Q-Code regardless of Q-Code pre-entry registration.

Entrants who did not use the Q-Code pre-entry system can submit test results by entering their passport number, date of birth, and date of entry.

If the Covid-19 test result is negative, the individual is exempted from quarantine and must take a follow-up RAT (Rapid Antigen Test) on Day 6 or 7 after the arrival. To take a RAT, visitors can either use a self-test kit or visit a nearby medical clinic.

If the test result is positive, the individual must quarantine for 7 days.

5. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Preventive measures

All participants are strongly advised to wear a mask, especially indoors and in the screening rooms. Furthermore, we urge you to comply to the following preventive measures:

• 1. Clean your hands and use hand sanitizer regularly
• 2. Cough and sneeze into your elbow
• 3. Avoid physical contact, hugs and kisses

Required documents

• 1. Negative COVID-19 PCR Test Result Certificate or Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Result
• 2. Health Questionnaire & Travel Record Declaration
• 3. Passport

All documents above can be registered in advance via Q-code.

6. PRECAUTIONS

The COVID-19 entry procedures are subject to change, so please make sure to check the updated information on the official embassy website for each respective country.

https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/TRV/TV_ENG_1_COVID.jsp