Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | No/1 | Yes |
PassportsPassport valid for
a minimum of three months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
VisasNot required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above (except
1. nationals of Latvia who
do require a visa) for the following durations:
(a) nationals of Australia and EU countries for stays of up to 90 days, except nationals of Italy who may stay for up to 60 days;
(b) nationals of Canada for stays of up to six months;
(c) nationals of the USA for stays of up to 30 days.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Types of Visa and CostSingle-entry (up to 90 days): £16.50.
Single-entry (more than 90 days): £27.50.
Multiple-entry: £44. The same fees apply for both business and tourist visas. Nationals of Italy, Spain, Sweden and UK can obtain a visa valid for up to six months free of charge.
Validity30-, 60- or 90-days.
Applications to:Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see
General Info for details.
Working Days RequiredFive.
WarningThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK - North Korea) reported carrying out a nuclear test on 9 October 2006. There is no evidence of any danger to those living in the ROK (South Korea) as a result of this test. Further developments in the North Korea could potentially give rise to regional tension.
It is recommended that British nationals coming to the ROK for longer than two weeks should register with the Consular Section of the British Embassy.
It is not possible to enter North Korea from South Korea.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | Yes | No |
| Cholera | No | 1 |
| Typhoid and Polio | No | N/A |
| Malaria | 2 | N/A |
Health CareComprehensive health insurance is recommended. There are facilities in all tourist areas, and hotels will recommend a local doctor. International clinics at large general hospitals like Severance Hospital, Asan Medical Center or Samsung Medical Center are recommended. Almost all hospitals require payment and registration prior to treatment. Most nurses and receptionists do not speak English; writing words out on paper can help in an emergency.
Note1Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to the Republic of Korea. However, cholera may be a risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include a vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.
2Malaria risk, exclusively in the benign vivax form, is limited to the demilitarised zone and to rural areas in northern parts of Kyonygo and the Kangwon province.
There were 19 cases of Avian Influenza (AI) reported in ROK between 10 December 2003 and 20 March 2004, in a number of areas including Eumsung, Chunan, Kyungju, Naju, Icheon, Hincheon, Ulsan, Yangsan, Asan and Yangju. The ROK authorities took immediate action by slaughtering five million birds, and no further cases have been reported since that time. No human infections or deaths have been reported in ROK.
Travelers wishing to stay for more than three months may need to supply a certificate showing they have tested HIV negative, issued within one month before their arrival in Korea. Ask at the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for details.
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