입국 절차

전자비자 (eVisa): K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) required for visa-free visitors since 2021. Some nationalities temporarily exempt.

최대 체류기간: Up to 90 days

신청 방법: Apply online at k-eta.go.kr. Fee KRW 10,000. Valid for 2 years.

⚠ K-ETA exemptions change frequently — check current status. Japanese and EU citizens temporarily exempt.

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유효기간: Passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.

빈 페이지: At least 1 blank page recommended.

⚠ Must be valid for at least 6 months. Machine-readable passport required for K-ETA.

온라인 양식: K-ETA and Q-code (health declaration) when required

필요 서류: Valid passport, K-ETA approval, return ticket.

⚠ K-ETA exemptions change frequently. Check before travel.

신고 기준액: Must declare USD 10,000 or equivalent.

신고 방법: Declare on customs form or via app.

⚠ Korean won (KRW) exceeding certain amounts requires Bank of Korea approval for export.

담배: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco

주류: 2 bottles (max 2L total, max USD 400 value)

향수: 60ml

기타 물품: USD 800 total (duty-free purchases included)

⚠ Must be 19+ for tobacco/alcohol. Excess goods taxed.

반입 금지품: Illegal drugs, weapons, explosives, counterfeit goods, obscene materials, endangered species products (CITES).

국가별 특별 규제: Cannabis products (including CBD), certain Korean cultural artifacts, large quantities of red ginseng.

⚠ Cannabis/CBD completely illegal regardless of legality in departure country.

기본 규칙: Controlled medications require declaration to Korea Customs.

제한/금지 약품: Cannabis/CBD products (completely banned), ADHD medications (limited), strong opioids.

권장사항: Declare at customs. Carry doctor's letter and max 6 months supply for personal use.

⚠ CBD is completely illegal regardless of THC content.

필수: No mandatory vaccinations for entry.

권장: Routine vaccinations (measles, tetanus, COVID-19) should be up to date.

절차: Arrival → Immigration (passport control) → Baggage claim → Customs (green/red channel) → Exit.

생체인식: Fingerprints and photo for all foreign visitors (17+). Automated gates (SES) for registered travelers.

예상 대기시간: 15-45 min at Incheon. SES registration takes 10 min on first visit.

• Check K-ETA exemption status before booking (changes frequently).

• Have accommodation address in Korean if possible.

• Register for SES (automated immigration) at Incheon for future visits.

• T-money card can be purchased at airport for public transport.