Britons planning on heading to South Korea have been given new travel information for when entering the country.
All travellers entering South Korea must now comply with a health screening before arrival.
Failure to do so could result in a fine of KRW 10million (£5,610).
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) alerted Britons of the entry requirement changes.
Failure to comply with the new measures could result in a fine of over £5,000
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The FCDO said: “All travellers arriving in South Korea from ‘Strict Quarantine Inspection Required Areas’ (including those who have transited in a ‘Strict Quarantine Inspection Required Area’) need to submit a health questionnaire, either through the pre-entry Q-Code system or by completing a paper-based questionnaire on arrival in South Korea.
“Travellers arriving in South Korea from ‘Quarantine Inspection Required Areas’ (who exhibit symptoms) must also submit a Q-Code or paper-based health questionnaire.”
The UK is not currently designed as a ‘Quarantine Inspection Required Area’ but travellers have been told to check the full list of Quarantine Inspection Required Areas.
“Failure to complete required health screenings could result in a fine of up to KRW 10 million (£5,610),” said the FCDO.
Visa requirements have been recently updated for South Korea with British nationals continuing to have a temporary exemption from the country’s electronic travel authorisation system (K-ETA) until December 31, 2025.
The exemption allows UK passport holders to bypass the standard K-ETA approval process when entering South Korea for short-term visits.
The (FCDO) said: “British nationals travelling visa-free to South Korea are temporarily exempt from requiring a K-ETA.”
Britons can enter South Korea for up to 90 days without a visa for short-term business or tourism purposes.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) alerted Britons of updated entry requirements to South Korea
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To go with the medical screenings, all visitors entering South Korea must have a confirmed ticket of travel before entering the country.
The FCDO added: “You must have an onward or return ticket. It’s illegal to be employed in South Korea while visiting visa-free, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.”
Those planning to stay longer or visit for purposes other than business or tourism must check specific visa requirements with the South Korean Embassy in the UK.
While British nationals are currently exempt, other visitors to South Korea typically need to obtain K-ETA approval before their journey.
