South Korea: Updated COVID-19 Entry Measures for Travelers Arriving from China

Key Points  

• South Korea will lift post-arrival COVID-19 entry requirements for travelers from China beginning 10 March 2023  

Overview  

The government of South Korea will lift post-arrival COVID-19 entry testing requirements for incoming passengers from China, effective 1 March 2023. However, the government will continue to require travelers arriving from China to: 

• Demonstrate proof of negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 48 hours prior to departure.  
• Undergo COVID-19 quarantine procedures.  
• Upload any required documents and information to the Q-CODE system.  

What are the Changes?  

Starting 1 March 2023, South Korea will eliminate post-arrival COVID-19 entry testing for passengers from China. However, it will still require proof of negative PCR tests before departure, quarantine procedures and submission of necessary documents through the Q-CODE system. 

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of South Korea’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.