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Entry into Korea made easier by suspending the duty to submit a negative COVID test in advance

Updated: Sep 8, 2022


Things you must do before and after entering Korea before September 3, 2022

  • Before entering the country, take a COVID-19 test and get a negative result and issue a negative confirmation

  • Submit negative confirmation along with registration of quarantine information before entry

  • Receive PCR test within 1 day after entry (in case of positive, quarantine measures)


Things you must do before and after entering Korea from September 3, 2022

  • [Abolition] Before entering the country, take a COVID-19 test and get a negative result and issue a negative confirmation

  • [Change] Registration of quarantine information before entry

  • Receive PCR test within 1 day after entry (in case of positive, quarantine measures)


The obligation to submit a negative corona certificate, which was mandatory for entry after September 3, 2022, has been suspended.

All foreigners and Koreans only need to register in the quarantine information pre-entry system (Q-Code) before entering the country. As the obligation to submit a negative corona certificate has been suspended, the contents of registration in the quarantine information pre-entry system (Q-Code) have also been changed..


Due to the suspension of the obligation to submit a negative corona certificate, it is possible to save money when entering the country for Koreans returning from overseas trips or foreigners entering for short-term stays.




Suspension of pre-entry inspection (PCR, RAT) and submission of negative confirmation

From September 3, 2022, the duty of pre-entry inspection and negative confirmation will be suspended for all overseas arrivals regardless of whether they have been vaccinated or not.

(Source: Notice on the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website "Notice on cessation of screening before entry for overseas entrants ('22.9.3~)")

Source: Notice on the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website "Notice on cessation of screening before entry for overseas entrants ('22.9.3~)"

You can check information related to quarantine exemptions that change depending on the situation in the press release or notice on the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website (https://kdca.go.kr).




Quarantine information pre-entry system (Q-Code) registration

Quarantine information prior to entry If you register with the Q-code, you can quickly pass the quarantine step you have to go through after getting off the plane.


Quarantine Information If you do not register before entering the country because the pre-entry guide is not advertised abroad, it will take a considerable amount of time to fill out the form on the spot. You will receive your confirmation within 5 minutes.


You can register for the quarantine information pre-entry system (Q-Code) of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at https://cov19ent.kdca.go.kr/cpassportal/.


Quarantine information pre-entry system registration is "01. Agree to Terms of Use > 02. Enter Email > 03. Enter Passport Information > 04. Enter Immigration and Residence Information > 05. Enter Quarantine Information > 06. Enter Health Status > 07. Check Input Information > 08.QR code issuance" proceeds in the order.


For the registration screen, refer to the sequence of captured images below.




After completing the entry, you will receive an email with the contents of the QR code picture to the email address you provided during registration.

Submit the issued QR code to the quarantine station upon entry.


PCR test is compulsory within 1 day after entry, and rapid antigen test is optional between 6-7 days after entry. (The above information is as of June 1st)


According to the entered health status, it is divided into symptomatic and asymptomatic groups.

For symptomatic patients, the procedure differs depending on the test result, and for asymptomatic patients, the procedure is different for both Koreans (including long-term residents) and short-term foreign residents.



If you are symptomatic

  • PCR test at the arrival hall or quarantine facility > If the test result is negative (the same as the procedure for asymptomatic persons, but the PCR test on the first day after entry is considered to be completed)

  • PCR test at the arrival hall or quarantine facility > If the test result is positive (transfer to your home or hospital or living treatment center)


If you are asymptomatic

  • Koreans or foreigners staying for a long time > PCR test at a public health center > Isolation if positive > RAT recommendation on the 6th to 7th day if negative

  • Short-term foreigner > PCR test at an airport inspection center or medical institution > Isolation if positive > RAT recommendation on the 6th to 7th day if negative





PCR test

There are two ways to get a foreigner's PCR test. One is to use the airport inspection station operated by the Iwon Medical Foundation and Myongji Hospital, and the other is to use a hospital in the city.


It is convenient for foreigners to use the airport search center in the airport.


How to use Incheon Airport checkpoint

Inspection at Incheon Airport is charged (KRW 80,000), and you can reserve a time with Safe2Go Pass and visit at a designated time for inspection, or if you visit without a reservation, you can wait and receive inspection. There are a total of 4 inspection stations at Incheon Airport, one for each hospital in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.


The website of the checkpoint at Incheon International Airport (https://safe2gopass.com) can be accessed through a web browser on a PC or smartphone.


If you take the test in the morning at the airport inspection station, you can get the results in the afternoon, and if you test in the afternoon, you can get the results the next day, depending on the time of the test. The test results are basically sent by e-mail, and can be printed out at the test center if necessary.


Please refer to the map image below for the location of the checkpoint at Incheon International Airport Terminal 1.



How to get to the inspection center from Incheon International Airport Terminal 1

  • After getting off at Incheon International Airport Terminal 1, take the escalator next to KFC and go up to the 2nd floor.

  • After getting off the escalator, follow the blue arrow on the bottom right.

  • Take the first exit of the airport terminal on the left.

  • When you go out the exit, there are one airport checkpoint on the left and one on the left.


Below is the list in the order from Incheon Airport Terminal 1 Station to the Airport Inspection Center (Myongji Hospital).


The inspection center is divided into two buildings: an inbound inspection center and an outbound inspection center. Persons entering from abroad must enter the ​​Inbound Inspection Center building.



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