Questions tagged [south-korea]
A capitalist democratic country in East Asia more well known for its technology industry than tourism. Usage of the [south-korea] tag is intended for South Korea; for questions specifically about its northern neighbour, use the [north-korea] tag.
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Korea tourist in transit via two different airlines
Has anyone done this before?
I'm Vietnamese. Previously, I've used the Tourist in Transit program to enter South Korea for less than 24 hour period. My trip is SGN-ICN-LAX. I flew with one single ...
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Visa-free entry into Korea for Vietnamese citizen [duplicate]
I am a Vietnamese citizen currently holding an Australian student visa, expiring in 2028. I plan to go back to Vietnam from Australia via South Korea. My flights are with Singapore Airlines with the ...
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As a permanent Resident of the United States and Philippine citizen, am I eligible for the B-2 transit/tourist program in South Korea?
I am a Permanent Resident of the United States and Philippine citizen. I’m planning to stop in South Korea and stay for 7 days. After my stay in Korea, my next flight will be to the Philippines. Am I ...
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Can I enter Korea as a tourist in transit for five days?
I’m a Vietnamese passport holder and Australian permanent resident planning to visit Korea soon. Can I enter Korea with tourist in transit scheme? My flights are
Melbourne → Vietnam (layover 7,5h) → ...
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Are tours to the Joint Security Area (JSA) between the Koreas currently operating?
The Joint Security Area (JSA) aka Panmunjeom is the "truce village" in the DMZ between South and North Korea. It used to be easily visited on tours from Seoul, but these were "suspended&...
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Transit visa rule in South Korea for other nationals
My wife and I are Indian nationals living in Germany with residence cards (Aufenthaltstitel). She is on a dependent permit, whereas I have a permanent one and working here.
I came across the 30-day ...
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Am I eligible for visa-free entry into South Korea for tourism as a Vietnamese citizen with an Australian visa?
I am a Vietnamese citizen currently holding an Australian student visa, expiring in 2028. I plan to go back to Vietnam from Australia via South Korea. My flights are with Singapore Airlines with the ...
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Can a US Green Card holder enter South Korea visa free?
I'm Vietnamese and hold a US green card. I'm gonna travel back to my country Vietnam, stay there for 2 days and then go to Incheon Seoul and stay there for 4 days. After that I will come back to ...
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Entering korea the 3rd time on same K-Eta
I've been to korea on my own last year (April/May) for 2 weeks and this year (April/May) for 3 weeks. Next year, my parents wanted to visit korea as well and have me travel with them. I have a K-Eta ...
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Visa-free layover in Seoul for U.S. permanent residents
I am a U.S. permanent resident and a Chinese citizen. I am planning to travel round-trip from IAD > CDG > ICN, and then book a separate round-trip ticket back to China.
This page (https://www....
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Rebooked to an earlier flight with a long layover
I’m flying home from South Korea to Norway in a month, with a layover in Bangkok. I just got an email that they had canceled the first flight and rebooked me to an earlier one, causing me to no longer ...
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Visiting Jeju Island as a German tourist
During my next vacation in Korea I wanted to visit Jeju as well. My itinerary is as follows:
Entry through Incheon Airport (as last time)
Flight from Seoul/Gimpo to Jeju a few days later
Flight from ...
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South Korea Transit B2 Visa
I am holding an Indian passport and Australian permanent residency. I am planning to visit to Korea and Japan.
I have booked my flights to fly in and out from Seoul.
I am planning to obtain a Japan ...
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Must a US citizen pay import taxes on an engagement ring taken on a plane to a foreign girlfriend?
I'm traveling to South Korea to visit my girlfriend living there (she's a Korean national). I plan to propose to her while I'm there. I have an engagement ring I paid around $4.5k for that I'll be ...
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Overstaying in the USA want to travel to South Korea Will they let me in?
I am an Australian citizen I came in US 2023 Mar and overstayed till now (2024 Oct)
I have done not anything illegal and have no criminal records. I have not been caught and now I want to vist South ...
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