Reduced Pre-Departure Testing Time

Key Points 

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

Overview 

The government of South Korea introduced new pre-departure testing requirements for inbound travelers on 20 Jan. 2022. Travelers will be required to submit a negative PCR test result that was taken within 48 hours of departure to South Korea. The government advises travelers to ensure that the name on the test result coincides with the name on the traveler's passport and travel communication.  

The test results must be written in either English or Korean or the traveler must be able to provide a translated copy of the results that was completed by a notary or a Korean embassy. For additional information on testing exemptions, click here.