9.2.23

Resuming short-term visit visa issuance: Starting February 11, 2023

Starting on February 11, 2023, the Korean government has announced the reissuance of short-term visit visas with COVID-19 testing requirements still in place. However, the testing mandate is expected to end sooner than previously anticipated.



Until the end of February, all visitors entering South Korea from China, Hong Kong, and Macau must undergo COVID-19 testing prior to their arrival. This includes either a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 48 hours of departure or a rapid antigen test taken within 24 hours of departure, with a negative result required. 


COVID-19 Test requirement for China, Hong Kong and Macau (until late-February): Visitors must have a negative test result from COVID-19 PCR Test taken within 48 hours of departure or a rapid antigen test (RAT) within 24 hours of departure. And also must receive a COVID-19 PCR Test within one day of entry.


Additionally, these visitors must take another COVID-19 PCR test within one day of entering South Korea. This requirement applies to anyone who has stayed in or visited China within the past 7 days before coming to South Korea. Short-term visitors from China must take a PCR test immediately upon arrival and await the results in a designated waiting area. 

Returning South Korean citizens and long-term stay visitors entering from China must take the test within one day of entry and await the results at their residence.


In the event of a positive test result, short-term visitors will be accommodated at temporary housing facilities located in different cities and provinces. 

Those who test positive upon arrival at the airport will be housed at temporary quarantine facilities.

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