In this video, we hear from Christopher Mandel and Javier De Presno, employment law experts based in Korea and Mexico, as they reflect on the political and economic uncertainty affecting their countries...

Effective November 18, 2019, the authorities will no longer process a foreign national's VIN and/or ARC extension until the host companies tax payments are up to date.

Effective August 1, 2024, the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) will no longer accept F-3 Dependent visa applications that are filed separately from a principal D-8...

The government of South Korea will no longer require fully vaccinated travelers to undergo quarantine upon arrival beginning 1 June 2022.

10-day quarantine period required for all travelers arriving in South Korea until 6 Jan. 2022.

The Korean government announced that on March 21, 2022, all fully vaccinated inbound travelers who have registered with Korea health authors will no longer have to self-quarantine upon arrival.

The government of South Korea announced that it will resume visa-free travel with 46 countries and regions beginning 1 April 2022.

South Korea will expand the list of countries and regions that are permitted to apply for entry into South Korea through its electronic registration system.

The government of South Korea introduced additional COVID-19 entry measures. All travelers entering the country will be required to submit a negative PCR test taken no more than 48...

The government of South Korea will resume visa-free travel options for residents of Hong Kong beginning 1 July 2022. Residents of Hong Kong and British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders...

The government of South Korea will no longer require travelers to undergo isolation as a matter of normal protocol beginning 8 June 2022. This measure will apply to all travelers, regardless...

New COVID-19 pre- and post-arrival requirements for travelers

The Ministry of Justice has extended the exemption until December 31, 2025. Applicants from eligible countries or regions will see a pop-up notification on the K-ETA website when selecting their nationality.

Effective from July 1, 2021, the South Korean government has lifted the mandatory 2-weeks quarantine for foreign arrivals who have been fully vaccinated from other countries against Covid19.

Reduced exit measures for long-term visa holders from South Korea as of 1 April 2022

The accepted period for pre-departure testing will be reduced to 48 hours for all travelers entering South Korea...

The government of South Korea will lift COVID-19 pre-departure testing requirements for all international travelers beginning 3 September 2022. All travelers will still be subject ...

The government of South Korea will perform COVID-19 post-arrival testing within one day of arrival in the country...

The government of South Korea announced that all visa-exempt travelers entering South Korea, including from Jeju Island, will be required to apply for Electronic...

The Korean Immigration Service has been restricting the grant of visa extensions and some work/residence permits to foreign nationals who have defaulted on payments