Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Denmark

Entry requirements for foreigners

• Valid passport (can be substituted by seaman's identification certificate for seaman)
  • Those with expired passports will not be allowed to enter the country.
• Valid visa
  • Entry must be made prior to the visa's expiration date. In addition, entry may be denied, should the purpose of the visit is deemed not to match the visa type
• Must not fall into the prohibited entry category
  • Those that classify as international terrorists, former illegal immigrants, or other such categories are forbidden from entering Korea.

Customs

A written baggage declaration must be submitted to a customs official upon entry. Passengers must clear customs through either green, white, or red channels. Passengers who have no channel, and those declaring non-duty-free articles should use the white channel. Those who are suspected of making false declarations or of carrying prohibited articles will be directed to the red channel. If a passenger declares non-duty-free articles voluntarily, the declared amount will be accepted and the clearance procedure will be expedited.

For detailed information, please refer to website of 'Korea Customs Service'(Click).

Medication

▢ Non-narcotic medicines

When travelling to Korea, you must prove that the medicines you are carrying are for your personal use. Examples of such proof include a prescription, medical certificate or pharmacy label on the packaging. 

The medicines are allowed with a maximum of 6 bottles or three months' supply.

You may also be asked to provide a receipt or other proof that the medicines you are bringing with you were purchased lawfully. You must be able to present this proof when you pass through border control. We recommend that you keep medicines in their original packaging.

▢ Medicines containing narcotic active substances

Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) enacted a provision to approve a person carrying with him/her medicines with controlled substances (narcotic drugs or psychoactive substances) for his/her own treatment when he/she enters into Korea, which has been implemented since Oct. 23, 2009 under the Enforcement rule of the Narcotics Control Act.

To be approved under the provision, any person who will enter into Korea with medicines containing controlled substances should get a permit from the Ministry, regardless of their nationality. When a person sends the documents required to get the permit, described in the guideline, via e-mail to narcotics@korea.kr or via fax to +82-43+719-2800, the person will get the review result in 10 business days.

For detailed information including guidelines, please refer to the website of MFDS: https://www.mfds.go.kr/eng/brd/m_60/view.do?seq=75669

For further questions, please directly contact "Narcotics Policy Division" of MFDS +82-43-719-1564.

Animal Quarantine

When arriving with animals or livestocks, you must submit an animal quarantine certificate from the country of departure to the National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service and receive quarantine

• Homepage : http://www.qia.go.kr (English Website: Click)
• National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service
  • Questions on Import / Export Animals : +82-32-740-2660~1
  • Questions on Import / Export Pets : +82-32-740-2660~2
  • Questions on Import / Export Livestock : +82-32-740-2642, 2646
  • Questions on using Cargo Terminal : +82-32-740-2680~1

Plant Quarantine

When entering the country with plants, you must submit a plant quarantine certificate from the exporting country and receive quarantine from the plant quarantine station. Most fresh fruits, vegetables, walnuts, and plants in soil are prohibited, and when plants are not declared, a fine will be imposed.

• Homepage : http://www.qia.go.kr
• Contact : +82-32-740-2077,2099

Residence Card (formerly known as ARC)

A Korean embassy or consulate can issue two types of visa: a short-term visa for the visitor who wants to stay up to 90 days or a special long-term visa for periods longer than 90 days. 

Those with a special long-term visa are required to apply for 'Residence Card' at a local Immigration Office (출입국사무소) in Korea within 90 days of arrival. You can use "Visit Reservation" on HiKorea website by using 'Visa Issuance Number' written on your 'Visa Grant Notice'. 

For further questions, you may contact "Korea Immigration Contact Center" +82-2-6908-1345~6. (Click)