Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the USA

Quarantine Exemption and PCR Guideline for entering Korea (EFFECTIVE JUNE 8th 2022)

Notice : Quarantine requirement in Korea will be eliminated from June 8th regardless of vaccination status. 

     *If you are traveling before June 8th 2022, please refer to the June 1^st update notice.

*  (1) A  negative Covid-19 test result and (2) Q-code registration are still required for all travelers entering Korea.

      *If the test result is positive upon arrival, quarantine is required

[PCR Test Requirement] 

Pre-departure:

• 1.PCR Test: 48hrs prior to departure date 00:00HR OR RAT COVID Test 24hrs prior to departure date 00:00HR
  * A supervised Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) taken at a hospital or clinic, or 
     DNA amplification-based PCR test (RT-PCR, LAMP, TMA, SDA or NEAR, etc.) is valid. 
  * All forms of self-administered tests are NOT valid regardless of test type.

Post-Arrival:

• 2.PCR Test: Within 3 day after arrival 

• 3.RAT Test: Within 6-7days after arrival (Recommended)
  

*Please refer to the attached files pertaining to PCR test for more detailed information.

[Q-CODE registration]

• ➔Travelers are required to register their vaccination history into the quarantine information pre-entry system (Q-CODE)  

• ➔Please refer to the Q-CODE Manual Link  for the direction and the manual (attached above on this notice)

[Quarantine Exemption Certificate : Only for funeral attendance]

• ➔The Quarantine Exemption Certificate will continue to be issued for unvaccinated applicants requiring to visit Korea for funeral attendance only by the Diplomatic Overseas office overseeing the jurisdictional service area. 

• ➔Embassy of Korea in the USA, D.C. Consular Office services the VA, MD, DC, WV area only.

*For Funeral Attendance related inquiries ONLY, please email us at exemption_usa@mofa.go.kr