This is SO helpful, I'm traveling to South Korea in April and have been worrying about how the whole process will go, it's great to get an idea like this. Of course there's still lots of things to take care of as I'm traveling from the UK and as you said, every situation is different. But this was the most reassuring video! Thanks for sharing your experience, I hope you enjoyed your stay!
I hope you enjoyed the trip... Cant wait to go there its my dream place right now im counting down the years only 13 for years left but still im already plotting where to stay and stuff like that :)
I am currently researching all this info you just shared, for my niece who plans to visit for three months. Wonderful seeing it explained. Thank you so much.
This video definitely needs to go viral. Years from now, I can see people rewatching it and be like "remember when we had to do this extra stuff just to travel". Oh and it was super cool how u showed us everything needed to travel internationally during a pandemic. This is why youtube will always be cooler than watching TV, like we really can't see this anywhere else.
Qatar airlines is quite underrated i flew with them to and from Turkey and to Greece the crew is so friendly, airplane food wasn’t that bad and the soccer safety video was really creative! If you are looking for an airline to fly on I would recommend Qatar also Korean air, Asiana, Turkish Airlines and Qantas are good options.
Hey there, it's me Sei. This is my youtube channel account. Your vlog is really worth watching. The last time I've check your video, it was about your travel vlog in Mexico. I'm so glad that you've visited South Korea. You are really awesome, you went there by yourself!
I‘ve watched many of your videos and really love them. I admire your courage to travel during the pandemic time. Hope you enjoy your stay in Korea. By the way, I'm a Chinese from mainland China. I have watched your video sharing your methods of learning Chinese. I wonder whether you still plan to travel in China after your journey in Korea. Hopefully you can make it, although there are many restrictions for the time being, you konw, beacause of COVID. I also noticed the T-shirt you are wearing in this video. It seemed like a movie poster. I actually googled it and found that it is a poster of Star Wars, originally printed in 1977 when it was shown in HongKong. Quite interesting! I like it.
hello! So glad you like my videos! Yep! I 100% want to go to China so badly.. in fact, if China were open to tourism right now, I would have gone there instead of S. Korea. But Korea is the only country in this part of the world that I can get into right now as a tourist... I probably will have to wait for China until next year, if things get better 🙏🏻🙏🏻 That t-shirt is one of my favorites that I own, and I wear it way too much haha Glad you like it too! And you're right, it's Star Wars 😊
I just got back from having a PCR test. I didn't have to do it as I am fully vaccinated but as the tests are free here in France I figured might as well in case I am an asymptomatic case (possible as I am not old and fully vaccinated). I have just got back from the UK where I had to visit last week for a funeral and we were delayed so I was stuck in the small departures room for two hours with people doing everything possible to avoid wearing a mask (such as eating. realllllly. slowly). Sigh. Anyway safe trip Adriana! Hope your stay in the quarantine hotel is okay. I had to do that a year ago when traveling and it wasn't too bad. A little boring at times but overall just fine. Have fun once you're free to explore!
Wow! So lucky tests are free in France! Not the same in Spain 😭 and yep! So far so good! Keeping busy and looking forward to next week, when I’m free to go out!! 🙏🏻
Where are you staying? Did you rent an apartment? I'm going to South Korea in June, and I originally planned to do work and travel and stay with hosts, but because of corona I'm not sure if it will work out that way, so I am thinking of a plan B, like renting an apartment. If you could recommend a site for relatively cheap apartments or something I would really appreciate it! :)
Hello! Thanks for the very informative video ^^ I am willing to travel to Korea soon and I am so nervous ç_ç but I hope the process won't be too hard... May I ask you a question, hoping it is not too personal to share? Can you tell me how did you pay for your stay in hotel (card, cash, etc) and if you paid all at once or per-night? I'd be really grateful if you'd let me know ^^ Thank you!
might be a dumb question but what did you keep your documents in? I have a Fanny pack but idk if should just bring a folder and keep it in my backpack?
Hi Adriana, is the quarantine cost only 1500$? I'm from The Netherlands and the Korean embassy stated that the cost are 2.1mil KR won (approx 1800$). So are the prices different from certain regions/places/ hotels ? Thanks in advance and stay safe ^^
From what I've read, the price ranges from $1400 to $2100. See kr.usembassy.gov/022420-covid-19-information/ under Quarantine Information>Short-term visitors. Even though that website is by the US, the quarantine prices are the same for everyone. I'm not sure what the price depends on, but it looks like it's set by the Korean government. Hope that helps, and good luck! 😊
Hey Calvin wat zijn je plannen nu? IK wil denk ik deze zomer gaan maar het ligt aan van alles. ben niet bepaald rijk en €1500 voor 2 weken op een kamer zitten klinkt kut. Wil dus denk ik wachten tot deze verplichting voorbij is. Jij?
@@Jesse-fd5bv Heey Jesse, sorry voor late reactie... Ik ben al een maand in Korea voor vakantie en vlieg over paar dagen terug naar Nederland :( Ik kan begrijpen dat de kosten aan de hoge kant is + twee weken in quarantaine is idd kut (can't deny haha). Binnenkort schrijf ik een Reddit post over me ervaring van Schiphol tot einde van quarantaine!
Great video! :) I have one question I'm a little confused about; I will be going to Seoul with a H1 visa (working holiday for Dutch residents). My question is, do you only get to choose your own quarantine facility (for example Airbnb) if you stay 90 days or longer? Or is just having a visa enough? Thanks!
@@mrwow8195 well…I think there’s no way around quarantine sadly even if you want to visit for a few days. I’m not sure how that would work out unless it was for business then you can get quarantine exemption. But perhaps you can call Korean immigration and ask. Or make a plan to stay longer lol idk
If you get paid from youtube can you make a living in Korea? Like how youtubers get paid and live in their own houses. Is that possible in Korea or do they require jobs? Or would it depend on the apartments?
Hi, thank you for your video. I'm going to Korea next month so it help me a lot but I've a question (i know for tourist is only government accommodation) but you have choose between different accommodation and price or is imposed ?
From what I read, you have to go to a quarantine facility if you come to Korea for short-term stays (less than 90 days), and you can’t choose which hotel nor the price (which ranges from $1400-2100). Good luck!🍀
Hi I am leaving to seoul in few weeks but i was reading about the quarantine they choose the hotel? because i have a reservation for 3 weeks could you answer me please
yes! when I was there they choose the hotel for you. if you're staying in korea for less than 3 months, that's how it is (or at least how it as when i went there)
I live in Tampa, Florida. What’s the best airline or airport to use to travel from Florida to S.Korea? If not, is there a state that’s close to Florida that has airlines that go from that state to S.Korea? I plan on going next year in June for my 18th birthday and I’ll be staying till sometime in July.
@@kaebae_books I think I’m gonna go when I’m 19 bc idk how to start a conversation in Korean and I’d rather know how to before I go lmao. I’m getting a car so I think I’m just gonna wait till I’m 19 unless plans change lmao
When I entered, Korea only accepted vaccinations that took place in Korea... (and I think it's still the case). I was vaccinated at that time, but I got vaccinated in the US. I guess they want to be able to verify, which is harder to do with foreign documents.
i desperately need a local Korean contact so i can make it through Customs, would the Goshiwon im staying at after quarantine be able to vouch for me? i need someones help
Yep! Pretty much any Korean who is willing to vouch for you works. I’ve seen people use their Airbnb host (where they would stay after quarantine) as their contact
Hi can I have a question? are the people in the stations are speaking in english? I am very nervous rn since I am going to korea two weeks from now and I just want to know if the people in the stations are speaking in english as well as are they going to ask you if you are going to stay in a government facility or you will be quarantine in the place where you write during in the airplane?
Hi! don't stress at all. Everyone at the airport and at the quarantine facility spoke perfect English! I never had any issues 😊 And yes, they will ask you about where you will be staying for your quarantine, all in English
Great video but i have two questions: how did you get a tourist visa?, did they stamp your passport at the airport in Seoul or did you have to physically apply for it at an embassy and how did you get an exception? And the second question is what happens if you don’t have a contact in Korea who can vouch for you? What can I do instead? Thanks 😃
I didn't get a tourist visa! Korea has visa exemptions for 121 countries if the trip is for tourism purposes! You do need to get a k-ETA (link in the description box) in order to come with the exemption. Regarding the contact, you can buy a Korean SIM card instead. In the description box, you can find a link for a website where you can get a Korean SIM card shipped to you internationally!😊
@@wherevershegoes Hey! Great video and thanks for tips. Did I understand correctly, you just used visa on arrival which is given to certain countries, and it was ok to enter for tourism purposes? I m asking as at the moment other Asian countries request a business visa or you have to justify your visit -spouse reunion, business activity, residency, studying etc ...
@@wherevershegoes thank you, I will check out those links. So I suppose if you are from certain countries that are approved you can come as.a tourist? I am asking because at the beginning of the video you mentioned you were going for tourism purposes only. Re the SIM card I was going to get one anyway, I think you can even get them at the airport on arrival but I thought you specifically had to have a Korean contact in Seoul. Or can I just give them the hotel number and they can check I am staying there, because most people will not have a Korean contact on the ground i.e. someone you know over there who can vouch for you…
@@michiestanley you can't get the SIM at the hotel. You need to get it before you pass through a checkpoint at the airport. I do believe there is a place in the airport to get it before you pass through that checkpoint, but I never saw it (I may have just been distracted). And yes, I went in as a tourist. The visa exemption is for tourism purposes, so going in that way works. And for most countries you can stay up to 3 months (some can stay more, and some less). But remember, you MUST get the k-ETA! takes only a couple days to approve, but it's essential
@@dianamaltseva4362 For about 121 countries, you don't need a visa to enter Korea. But you need to get a k-ETA approval before your trip (link in the description), which takes about a day or two to get approved. When you apply for the k-ETA, they ask for your purpose of visit (like tourism, visiting relatives...), but you don't have to prove anything or show any documents.
In the description box you can find a link on where to get a Korean SIM if you don't have a Korean contact. It can be mailed internationally or picked up at the airport.
you don't need a contact if you have a Korean SIM card! In the description box, you can find a link where you can buy a SIM card from anywhere in the world and have it shipped to you.
Hello I have a questions. If I'm only wanting to travel to Korea for only 9 days, can I still fill out a quarantined exemption form since its for tourist only or the form is just for emergency only?
Pretty sure it’s just for emergencies (not 100% sure tho) Considering travel for recreation isn’t a valid form of exemption for most countries with closed borders/flight restrictions She also mentioned it 2:07 and said that because it’s just tourism, she couldn’t get an exemption
Hi! May I ask you, is there an option to quarantine in other place? I also have a friend in Korea, I can quarantine in his home or rent an Airbnb. Is it possible?
I believe if you're staying in Korea for more than 3 months, you can choose where you quarantine. I've seen several other people on youtube (including foreigners) do so
Yep! I don't speak any korean (other than hello, goodbye, thank you...). I want to learn one day, but now I'm focusing on Mandarin. So far it's been all good!
Super interesting, thank you for sharing. I was traveling to Thailand around the same time (mid-August). I didn't have a hotel quarantine, thanks to the Phuket Sandbox program, but a lot of the process was similar with testing and documents etc. I'd heard that South Korea is also open to some extent, so I'm just now looking into it.
I also agree. It's not worth my time as an important person to spend just a small amount of money in each country. I want to blow thousands in ONE location. I'm so humble.
Oh Wow! you must be earning a fortune to have the audacity to travel during the pandemic when tourism is very much restricted and critical. Just curious how much did you spend for the whole trip to SK including the quarantine period and requirements. You are a brave girl! How to be you?😊
This is SO helpful, I'm traveling to South Korea in April and have been worrying about how the whole process will go, it's great to get an idea like this. Of course there's still lots of things to take care of as I'm traveling from the UK and as you said, every situation is different. But this was the most reassuring video! Thanks for sharing your experience, I hope you enjoyed your stay!
Me too
I hope you enjoyed the trip... Cant wait to go there its my dream place right now im counting down the years only 13 for years left but still im already plotting where to stay and stuff like that :)
I am currently researching all this info you just shared, for my niece who plans to visit for three months. Wonderful seeing it explained. Thank you so much.
Are you planning to travel to Korea??
I'm so glad everything went smothly! Can't wait to see more of your trip! :)
This video definitely needs to go viral. Years from now, I can see people rewatching it and be like "remember when we had to do this extra stuff just to travel". Oh and it was super cool how u showed us everything needed to travel internationally during a pandemic. This is why youtube will always be cooler than watching TV, like we really can't see this anywhere else.
Unfortunately, I think it will be like this for another decade.
I am going to Korea in Feb, thank you so much for the link for the sim, I wouldn't have thought about getting one that way otherwise!
Qatar airlines is quite underrated i flew with them to and from Turkey and to Greece the crew is so friendly, airplane food wasn’t that bad and the soccer safety video was really creative! If you are looking for an airline to fly on I would recommend Qatar also Korean air, Asiana, Turkish Airlines and Qantas are good options.
Hey there, it's me Sei. This is my youtube channel account. Your vlog is really worth watching. The last time I've check your video, it was about your travel vlog in Mexico. I'm so glad that you've visited South Korea. You are really awesome, you went there by yourself!
Hi
i am a chinese who living in korea for more than 15 years
your vlogs always so amazing
fighting!!!😁
Wow you have passion about Korea and in details information~.
Thanks sharing video!
Very helpful. I found out i will be moving to korea for 6 months, and im leaving in 3 weeks. Such little to figure everything out.
I‘ve watched many of your videos and really love them. I admire your courage to travel during the pandemic time. Hope you enjoy your stay in Korea.
By the way, I'm a Chinese from mainland China. I have watched your video sharing your methods of learning Chinese. I wonder whether you still plan to travel in China after your journey in Korea. Hopefully you can make it, although there are many restrictions for the time being, you konw, beacause of COVID. I also noticed the T-shirt you are wearing in this video. It seemed like a movie poster. I actually googled it and found that it is a poster of Star Wars, originally printed in 1977 when it was shown in HongKong. Quite interesting! I like it.
hello! So glad you like my videos! Yep! I 100% want to go to China so badly.. in fact, if China were open to tourism right now, I would have gone there instead of S. Korea. But Korea is the only country in this part of the world that I can get into right now as a tourist... I probably will have to wait for China until next year, if things get better 🙏🏻🙏🏻
That t-shirt is one of my favorites that I own, and I wear it way too much haha Glad you like it too! And you're right, it's Star Wars 😊
I just moved to Seoul not too long ago as well, gangnam district! Great city, very exciting place. Hope you enjoy your time here! 🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷
This honestly helps as im moving to korea April 1 from Canada to be with my wife and theres not alot showing the process for quarantine
I just got back from having a PCR test. I didn't have to do it as I am fully vaccinated but as the tests are free here in France I figured might as well in case I am an asymptomatic case (possible as I am not old and fully vaccinated). I have just got back from the UK where I had to visit last week for a funeral and we were delayed so I was stuck in the small departures room for two hours with people doing everything possible to avoid wearing a mask (such as eating. realllllly. slowly). Sigh.
Anyway safe trip Adriana! Hope your stay in the quarantine hotel is okay. I had to do that a year ago when traveling and it wasn't too bad. A little boring at times but overall just fine. Have fun once you're free to explore!
Wow! So lucky tests are free in France! Not the same in Spain 😭 and yep! So far so good! Keeping busy and looking forward to next week, when I’m free to go out!! 🙏🏻
Thank you for the video. It is really helpful for visiting Korea next time for me.
This is way too much to go to skorea.
Going to wait a while until it's more relaxed
I'm so jealous...I wish I was in Seoul now. Have fun, girlfriend!
나는 당신을 위해 정말 행복합니다. 여기 있고 여기 정말 좋습니다!
Cannot never have enough snacks😅. Hope you enjoy your stay in Korea.
Where are you staying? Did you rent an apartment? I'm going to South Korea in June, and I originally planned to do work and travel and stay with hosts, but because of corona I'm not sure if it will work out that way, so I am thinking of a plan B, like renting an apartment. If you could recommend a site for relatively cheap apartments or something I would really appreciate it! :)
I use Airbnb... if you rent longterm, a lot of places will give you a discounted price
@@wherevershegoes ok thank you so much!
Hello! Thanks for the very informative video ^^ I am willing to travel to Korea soon and I am so nervous ç_ç but I hope the process won't be too hard...
May I ask you a question, hoping it is not too personal to share? Can you tell me how did you pay for your stay in hotel (card, cash, etc) and if you paid all at once or per-night? I'd be really grateful if you'd let me know ^^ Thank you!
I paid with card, but cash is allowed too! And you must pay all at once before entering quarantine. Good luck!!
@@wherevershegoes thank you so much for the fast reply ^^
your quarantine is way better than mine
might be a dumb question but what did you keep your documents in? I have a Fanny pack but idk if should just bring a folder and keep it in my backpack?
Nice Vlog.. I was wondering if they already lifted the mandatory quarantine as I'm planning for a vacation on Next month coming from Canada.
You cant go for vacation from Canada yet, only school, business and spouse can go to korea from Canada at this current time.
How much money did you save for the 3 months? I’m going for 2 months in 9 months and I’m so nervouseee
한국을 찍어주셔서 감사합니다
Hi, im planning to travel to korea next week, what are documents wise you need? Do you need to get visa?
Hi Adriana, is the quarantine cost only 1500$? I'm from The Netherlands and the Korean embassy stated that the cost are 2.1mil KR won (approx 1800$). So are the prices different from certain regions/places/ hotels ?
Thanks in advance and stay safe ^^
From what I've read, the price ranges from $1400 to $2100. See kr.usembassy.gov/022420-covid-19-information/ under Quarantine Information>Short-term visitors. Even though that website is by the US, the quarantine prices are the same for everyone. I'm not sure what the price depends on, but it looks like it's set by the Korean government. Hope that helps, and good luck! 😊
Hey Calvin wat zijn je plannen nu? IK wil denk ik deze zomer gaan maar het ligt aan van alles. ben niet bepaald rijk en €1500 voor 2 weken op een kamer zitten klinkt kut. Wil dus denk ik wachten tot deze verplichting voorbij is. Jij?
@@Jesse-fd5bv Heey Jesse, sorry voor late reactie... Ik ben al een maand in Korea voor vakantie en vlieg over paar dagen terug naar Nederland :(
Ik kan begrijpen dat de kosten aan de hoge kant is + twee weken in quarantaine is idd kut (can't deny haha).
Binnenkort schrijf ik een Reddit post over me ervaring van Schiphol tot einde van quarantaine!
@@AznBeAndy Geen probleem hoor! Zou je post graag willen zien! :)
Nice share the tour to South Korea. I want to fly with you. Thanks my friend. Greetings from Vietnam. Have you ever been to Vietnam?
Do you have to go to the quarantine hotel or can u just go to your Airbnb?
hi ! how did you order your sim card ? which website ? loved your video !
check the description box 😊
Great video! :) I have one question I'm a little confused about; I will be going to Seoul with a H1 visa (working holiday for Dutch residents). My question is, do you only get to choose your own quarantine facility (for example Airbnb) if you stay 90 days or longer? Or is just having a visa enough? Thanks!
Long term stays can only self quarantine in an airbnb but short term like tourist visa or something has to go to government facility
@@dunavis3432 suppose I'm only going for 2 days?
@@mrwow8195 well…I think there’s no way around quarantine sadly even if you want to visit for a few days. I’m not sure how that would work out unless it was for business then you can get quarantine exemption. But perhaps you can call Korean immigration and ask. Or make a plan to stay longer lol idk
If you get paid from youtube can you make a living in Korea? Like how youtubers get paid and live in their own houses. Is that possible in Korea or do they require jobs? Or would it depend on the apartments?
Considering the cost of rent and average living expenses, unless you have a substantial following to make enough income, I assume most would get a job
Thanks for sharing. But what if I don't have any Korean contacts?
Hi, thank you for your video. I'm going to Korea next month so it help me a lot but I've a question (i know for tourist is only government accommodation) but you have choose between different accommodation and price or is imposed ?
From what I read, you have to go to a quarantine facility if you come to Korea for short-term stays (less than 90 days), and you can’t choose which hotel nor the price (which ranges from $1400-2100). Good luck!🍀
Hi I am leaving to seoul in few weeks but i was reading about the quarantine they choose the hotel? because i have a reservation for 3 weeks could you answer me please
yes! when I was there they choose the hotel for you. if you're staying in korea for less than 3 months, that's how it is (or at least how it as when i went there)
What if your coming with a group of friends, can you stay together?
Did you need to pay 1500 for the quarantine hotel?
Do you have to stay in the hotel for quarantine, or if you have a place like abnb can be that 14days of quarantine. Which will be cheaper?
For traveling visa, Governemt will pick you out into designatated place and for longterm ones, you can choose one like airbnb.
Hi, can you tell me what are the things that changed in seoul due to covid? Ive seen most shops in myeongdong are closed.
Im wondering, do they have wifi before u enter immigration area?
I’ve heard it can be a rapid PCR test though? It’s rather expensive but it’s an option if you don’t want to sweat receiving your test results in time
I live in Tampa, Florida. What’s the best airline or airport to use to travel from Florida to S.Korea? If not, is there a state that’s close to Florida that has airlines that go from that state to S.Korea? I plan on going next year in June for my 18th birthday and I’ll be staying till sometime in July.
Me too. I will be to going S.K. next summer in July until August.
@@kaebae_books I think I’m gonna go when I’m 19 bc idk how to start a conversation in Korean and I’d rather know how to before I go lmao. I’m getting a car so I think I’m just gonna wait till I’m 19 unless plans change lmao
@@kaebae_books good luck though!!!
No worries. I am also currently learning Korean, and I am hoping to get into one of summer language program over there.
Probably korean air!
Where you quarantined because you where not vaccinated or you did not fill quarantine exemption papers?
When I entered, Korea only accepted vaccinations that took place in Korea... (and I think it's still the case). I was vaccinated at that time, but I got vaccinated in the US. I guess they want to be able to verify, which is harder to do with foreign documents.
Did you have to pay for the quarentine hotel, or was it payed for by the government?
yes, I had to pay
i desperately need a local Korean contact so i can make it through Customs, would the Goshiwon im staying at after quarantine be able to vouch for me? i need someones help
Yep! Pretty much any Korean who is willing to vouch for you works. I’ve seen people use their Airbnb host (where they would stay after quarantine) as their contact
@@wherevershegoes ty so much i messaged the landlord of my goshiwon and they said they would be bale to do it,
what company did you use to book your hotel quarantine?
The government takes you to a random quarantine when you get there! So no booking in advance
Do you know if we still have to quarantine if we are only going there for a week?
Yes. in fact, for short stays you are required to go to a hotel. for long stays (specific visas) you can quarantine in an airbnb
Hi can I have a question? are the people in the stations are speaking in english? I am very nervous rn since I am going to korea two weeks from now and I just want to know if the people in the stations are speaking in english as well as are they going to ask you if you are going to stay in a government facility or you will be quarantine in the place where you write during in the airplane?
Hi! don't stress at all. Everyone at the airport and at the quarantine facility spoke perfect English! I never had any issues 😊 And yes, they will ask you about where you will be staying for your quarantine, all in English
Im korean and you are as good at using chopsticks as koreans! 😳
Great video but i have two questions: how did you get a tourist visa?, did they stamp your passport at the airport in Seoul or did you have to physically apply for it at an embassy and how did you get an exception?
And the second question is what happens if you don’t have a contact in Korea who can vouch for you? What can I do instead? Thanks 😃
I didn't get a tourist visa! Korea has visa exemptions for 121 countries if the trip is for tourism purposes! You do need to get a k-ETA (link in the description box) in order to come with the exemption.
Regarding the contact, you can buy a Korean SIM card instead. In the description box, you can find a link for a website where you can get a Korean SIM card shipped to you internationally!😊
@@wherevershegoes Hey! Great video and thanks for tips. Did I understand correctly, you just used visa on arrival which is given to certain countries, and it was ok to enter for tourism purposes? I m asking as at the moment other Asian countries request a business visa or you have to justify your visit -spouse reunion, business activity, residency, studying etc ...
@@wherevershegoes thank you, I will check out those links. So I suppose if you are from certain countries that are approved you can come as.a tourist? I am asking because at the beginning of the video you mentioned you were going for tourism purposes only.
Re the SIM card I was going to get one anyway, I think you can even get them at the airport on arrival but I thought you specifically had to have a Korean contact in Seoul. Or can I just give them the hotel number and they can check I am staying there, because most people will not have a Korean contact on the ground i.e. someone you know over there who can vouch for you…
@@michiestanley you can't get the SIM at the hotel. You need to get it before you pass through a checkpoint at the airport. I do believe there is a place in the airport to get it before you pass through that checkpoint, but I never saw it (I may have just been distracted).
And yes, I went in as a tourist. The visa exemption is for tourism purposes, so going in that way works. And for most countries you can stay up to 3 months (some can stay more, and some less). But remember, you MUST get the k-ETA! takes only a couple days to approve, but it's essential
@@dianamaltseva4362 For about 121 countries, you don't need a visa to enter Korea. But you need to get a k-ETA approval before your trip (link in the description), which takes about a day or two to get approved. When you apply for the k-ETA, they ask for your purpose of visit (like tourism, visiting relatives...), but you don't have to prove anything or show any documents.
Which hotel is this??
Hi great video! Quick question where can I find the link for if I don’t have a contact person? Thanks
In the description box you can find a link on where to get a Korean SIM if you don't have a Korean contact. It can be mailed internationally or picked up at the airport.
what if im with a WHV visa and dont have a contac number for people inside of korea?
you don't need a contact if you have a Korean SIM card! In the description box, you can find a link where you can buy a SIM card from anywhere in the world and have it shipped to you.
Hello I have a questions. If I'm only wanting to travel to Korea for only 9 days, can I still fill out a quarantined exemption form since its for tourist only or the form is just for emergency only?
Pretty sure it’s just for emergencies (not 100% sure tho)
Considering travel for recreation isn’t a valid form of exemption for most countries with closed borders/flight restrictions
She also mentioned it 2:07 and said that because it’s just tourism, she couldn’t get an exemption
Hi! May I ask you, is there an option to quarantine in other place? I also have a friend in Korea, I can quarantine in his home or rent an Airbnb. Is it possible?
I believe if you're staying in Korea for more than 3 months, you can choose where you quarantine. I've seen several other people on youtube (including foreigners) do so
Welcome! How long will you stay in Korea?
until the beginning of november!
@@wherevershegoes Great! Can I introduce some tourists attraction or food?
I just wish I could let you know somewhere you may miss 😊
@@도지사라했제 I’m just a random Australian reading your comment, but you seem so sweet awww. I Just wanted to say your comment is really nice
I am so excited to travel myself.
@@AMIRA-fq1sh yes I will be
@@AMIRA-fq1sh are you going to Korea to study or what ?
@@AMIRA-fq1sh are you Korean do you know if you can travel to Korea if your a foreigner ? if you got. a visa
@@AMIRA-fq1sh what country are you from
@@lydiawang4481 can we talk on any social media?
hey do you speak korean?! It is only communicating in English??!
Yep! I don't speak any korean (other than hello, goodbye, thank you...). I want to learn one day, but now I'm focusing on Mandarin. So far it's been all good!
Super interesting, thank you for sharing. I was traveling to Thailand around the same time (mid-August). I didn't have a hotel quarantine, thanks to the Phuket Sandbox program, but a lot of the process was similar with testing and documents etc. I'd heard that South Korea is also open to some extent, so I'm just now looking into it.
Talk about a ridicious anxiety driving process definitly not happening untill all of these "precautions" are gone
Unfortunetly we didnt meet in seoul
I cant stand being on a plane for more than 3 hours so I am not sure I can do this...lol....I may need to get an ambien.
if we bump each other , say hi cause i’m in korea too
So, next destination is Japan??
Haha nope! Japan is closed to tourism now 😅 but maybe next year!
I also agree. It's not worth my time as an important person to spend just a small amount of money in each country. I want to blow thousands in ONE location. I'm so humble.
Unbelievable, how Many nights you have to stay at quarantine hotel ? And who pays for it korean govt or you ?
I pay 😅 and 14 days
@@wherevershegoes I am not sure to understand, if you are fully vaccinated to are exempted from gouvernement quarantine facility ? ^^
Well done! Someone have to pay me to travel to another country with all those quarantine rules etc. 👍
대햔민국 국민들은 건강에 관해서. 정확.학실함을 추구한다 ?!
kn95 는 중국산 마스크입니다 조심하세요..
i see yourf vedeo 3 time lol you r very cute
Damn baddie travel to Portland aha
6:09 sir Lewandowski what are you doing here-
Oh Wow! you must be earning a fortune to have the audacity to travel during the pandemic when tourism is very much restricted and critical. Just curious how much did you spend for the whole trip to SK including the quarantine period and requirements. You are a brave girl! How to be you?😊
Are u an BTS army?
No... Boy and girl bands in general are not my style of music
@@wherevershegoes ohk.... Where u from??
Jesus, how far into your brain do they go for that PCR test, lol.
The 2 weeks counts towards the 90 days for visa?
yep! I got a paper when I entered the country that showed the last day I can be in Korea, and it includes the 2 weeks.