Quarantine in South Korea ㅣ 2021 In-Depth Look at Airport COVID Screening
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- *CORRECTION: The word you need to write down is 정부 검역 which means Government Quarantine* This video will provide an in-depth look at the screening process you have to go through when you get off the plane in South Korea. As well as an explanation of the flight before coming to Korea with the new COVID mandate in place.
I know many have commented but I just wanna let you know that your video is really by far the most helpful for foreigners (maybe even more helpful than official organizations). Literally all my questions were covered before I needed to leave a comment to ask. Thanks a lot for your explanation (+ cute infographic hehe) !
The calmness when you speak gives me the hope that I can do it.
According to the Korean Embassy in US - PCR test results must be issued within 72 hours of DEPARTURE (not arrival in ROK).
As a seasoned world traveler, I can attest that your videos like these are very helpful and indeed meaningful. For the time that you spent; time you are in quarantine anyway, if it helps save one other person that same amount of time, will make your efforts worth the trouble.
Nice job, Halina.
Thank you!!
This has been the most helpful video for people who don’t know anyone in Korea and for those who are not moving to Korea.
This video was helpful but I did a little more digging because the requirement for covid tests is within 72 hours of your departure date and not the arrival date. I emailed the Korea consulate and they confirmed the issued date of results (not the day of swab collection) is used for the 72 hour requirement prior to departure.
Their example: If you travel on Weds, March 10th, you should at least be issued your results by the Sunday, March 7th. Getting tested on Saturday would have been safe since results usually come within 24-72 hours. Just wanted to share that information. Thank you for sharing the quarantine process! 😀
thanks for sharing this info!! So basically the date of the swab collection doesn’t fall into the 72hr requirement?
@@El-rs4rx Korea does not go by the swab date. Instead, they go by the issued date and the exact hours does not matter. My flight was on a Friday night near midnight so what I did was took a PCR test on Monday and Tuesday. I received results on Tuesday and Weds. I took both results in case but handed the latest issued date on Weds. The airlines asked for my covid test before departure as well as in Korea after landing. I landed at 5am and my korean contact was sleeping so we couldn’t move forward until she picked up to confirm she knows me. I’m here in Korea and will be released in 2 days. I would suggest bringing an electric pot because the food comes cold everyday. Lol
I'm not gona lie, I looked up tons of videos on YT regarding Korea quarantine..... and your's the most helpful one given I'm leaving in 3 days! So, thank you!!
Thank you! That means a lot!
@@MOMO_Concerts Okay, update: 시설격리희망 didn't work in my case. You have to tell them 정부 검역 (Government Quarantine), because the first description doesn't necessary tell them you need governmental quarantine facility. They'll tell you the cost is 2.1 million KRW at the airport, but it's actually 1.68 million KRW when you check in at your hotel. I stayed at a separate facility for the first night because my temperature was quite high (I've tried everything!) and they had me tested, which I didn't get my result back until the next morning. So now my 14 day journey begins with the first day not being counted, so technically, 15 days for me lolll XD
@@dianasharon5647 Ah Thank you for the update! Sorry that the word didnt work, but thank you for sharing the word that did work! :) Hoepfully your journey will be smooth sailing from here on out!
@@dianasharon5647 hi, if you don’t mind me asking was your trip considered tourism? i’m asking because im planning on going in late april and was planning on going through with the visa free (b-1 visa) entry which is given for tourism, but i’m not sure if they’re letting foreigners in if it’s not deemed essential travel?
@@karencastro7459 Tourism is fine. I'm here for vacation.
Hi, this is the first video I find with all the info! Thanks for that! I have a question did you apply for VIN number? Like did the paperwork before moving to Korea did it take you a long time to receive them?
Super useful video!! I couldn’t find anything CLEAR on it! Thank you
I’m traveling to Korea in a few weeks to pick up my son. This is the first video I found with in-depth instructions and walk-thrus... thank you soooo much for posting this! Answered a lot of questions I couldn’t figure out before and calmed me down, relieved a lot of stress! Thank you for taking the time to make this video 😊
See "Megan Osten" travel to South Korea videos for addition info.....
Hi Halina! Thank you so much for your step by step explanation. I flew in this week with my family. Your video gave us enough time to mentally prepare for everything that was required from us in the airplane and at the airport. Especially keeping that last receipt was really important! So just once more thank you for making travel to Korea easier for all of us non-korean speakers :)
Thank you so much for this video! I wish I had seen this before arriving in Korea because this is the most detailed explanation of the arrival process that I’ve heard yet! As someone who arrived at the end of August 2021 (writing this from quarantine now) the process is pretty much still the same as what you explained. I had the same issue with writing down the address of where I am staying AFTER the government facility quarantine and that did cause a hold up. I didn’t see a place where you could purchase SIM cards, so I highly suggest purchasing one beforehand or asking a Korean friend if they are ok with receiving a call on your behalf. I also agree completely that anyone traveling to Korea should be patient with the airport staff.
The process was short for me, but I did have an issue with the visa check point due to previously having a long term visa. I entered this time as a short term tourist, but they needed to make sure I understood that I was to go to a quarantine facility and not straight to the address I wrote down. If you have previously/recently had a long term visa but enter in a short term one, be prepared for an extra checkpoint!
I also wanted to share that because covid cases are on the rise in the US, it may take 48-72 hours to get your results back. I read that the test needs to be done within 72 hour of boarding your flight to Korea, not arriving in Korea. I took mine exactly 72 hours before my departure time and it came back “not detected” (aka negative) the night before I left. It was a bit stressful, but had no issues with that during the arrival process!
Thanks for the vid, I'm heading back to teach in a weeks time and despite using embassy websites and searching the web still had questions and worries. You've answered and allayed them all.
How much was the SIM card you had to buy in line? Do you remember?? Was it more expensive than you expected?
No it wasn't more expensive than I expected, but at that point I was willing to pay almost anything. The prices really vary based on the amount of days you want to use it. So if you can't spend a lot of money then you can get a shorter plan
@@MOMO_Concerts Oh okay! Thank you so much! I didn’t know the length of time mattered. Do you remember how much you paid (if you’re comfortable sharing)? I’m leaving next week and I’m just trying to budget!
@@MeganOsten Uhhh I dont really remember tbh.... If I'm overestimating a little I think I paid for a 20 day plan and it was around 60 USD. but again I dont remember. I guess I would always plan for more. Also make sure your budget takes into account using public transportation, because I forgot to budget that in because I use it every day to go to work, and it was a lot more than I was expecting. So just keep that in mind if youre planning on using public transportation a lot
@@MOMO_Concerts Thank you, thank you!! I’d love to see a video about what brought you to Korea and what your thoughts are so far!! Thanks again 😊
@@MeganOsten Thanks! Hopefully a new video will come soon. I've been trying to organize my thoughts because everything's been a blur since I got out of quarantine. So hopefully I'll have time to sit down and make a new video soon. Oh and I'm here for an internship in architecture. Thank you for your support!
wooow thank you for the in-depth view of what the airport screening will be like. I'm leaving in March and I hope it stays the same as this LOL
Glad I could help!
@@MOMO_Concerts When you took your covid test for travel, where'd you find that form with your name/dob/test taken date? Was it sent to you or something
@@youngj1n They emailed me my results. When you go get the test I would tell them that it's for travel and you need the results emailed to you so you can print them out
@@MOMO_Concerts Okay! ty
Hello. Im not sure if you will see this, but I was wondering if you could recommend a power converter for flat irons/curling irons? I get so confused with the voltages haha. I'm traveling to Korea soon!! Thank you for such helpful videos!! :-)
This was a great video. I was thinking of going to Korea in March to get a procedure done but I'm thinking I should wait now. Also I don't know if you answered this. But do you have to pay for the hotel (during the quarantine stay) or covid test and if so how much?
Yes you do. You have to pay all of it when you arrive at the hotel and if you can't pay for it, then they send you back (that was my understanding, we had to sign a waiver saying we could pay for it or they could send us back). The hotel I'm staying at right now I paid around 1,600 US$ and that includes 3 meals a day. Hope this was helpful!
I'm planning my first trip to Korea in the summer June 9 - 29 ( this also my first international trip). Do you think anything will change like shorter quarantine times or expanding fully vaccinated quarantine exemption to include tourists as well ?
very helpful, do you think I should just wait until things settle down? my trip to south korea is very soon but it’s not an urgent trip
It's up to you. I don't think the airport screening was too bad (if everything goes smoothly) or unbearable if you're coming for a while. I think my biggest concern is if things are open or not to go and explore. Currently South Korea has restricted gatherings up to 5 until about February 14th, and they might increase the time on that. So I'm not 100% sure how open everything will be here. If you're just coming for a leisure trip to explorer, I would probably recommend waiting until things calm down a bit so more things can be open. Sorry I cant be of more help :(
@@MOMO_Concerts thanks for following up halina, im mainly doing a solo trip but even so im more scared than excited for some reason because of the whole quarantine process ya know, i think i may just postpone for a month or two :///, but honestly, i just want to visit museums and gardens and eat good food, hopefully those will remain open
I was wondering... can we (foreigners) open a bank account? Those that are staying long term ofcourse and are we allowed to do that after quarantine?
Do you know if your phone needs to be unlocked to be able to use the sim card?? Because last time i had to rent a portable wifi egg. Also is there a place for you to exchange your money before you get out? Thank you for being so informative! 👍🏻
in genl best not to rely on a locked cellphone when traveling overseas. if need to, just get a 100 dollar android with dual sim, cheap and if u get it stolen you wont cry lol.
Sorry but am planning a trip to Korea soon so where I do not really get clear from you is, the word that came out on ur screen it was written in Korean.. secondly the address and number and sim card.
Thank you for a very detailed video it's very helpful. Did you pay the sim card At station 2 with Korean won or USD?
do you know if incheon and gimpo airport have the same process for customs or is it all different ?
Did you booked your quarantined hotel before your flight or they’ll give it to you when you arrived in korea?
Omg so freakin helpful! Thank you so much! Does anyone know if the Bus takes you to your quarantine even if it’s not a government facility but the one you chose?
From what I heard there is a shuttle that will take your other quarantine facility. Sorry I cant be of more help than that :(
I have a question regarding sim cards. I'm gonna be studying abroad in Seoul in July and August. I'm not sure what the status of covid will be by then, but is it absolutely that I have a sim card? Can I just give them the number of my host family, and that's it? Should I get a sim card regardless? If I definitely need one, where can I get one?
I’m going to Korea in June and this video was extremely informative. You just opened my eyes to the things I need to expect and plan for. My main worry is the SIM card part. Will my phone need to be unlocked for that process? My iPhone is connected with T-Mobile and I’m not sure it’s unlocked since I’m still paying monthly on it.
Hi, I'm planning for my trip there as well and came across this. Your phone will need to be unlocked and if you're still paying it off it's likely that it is locked unless you bought it as an "unlocked" one.
So you used CVS for your first Covid-19 test? Did you pay the $139 for the “travel COVID-19 test” or the free version of the PCR test? I am using the free PCR tests provided through Walgreens and CVS for my upcoming trip this week. And I know that your info on the lab results paper must match your passport name, so did you combine your first name and your middle name together? I’m really worried about the paper not having the necessary information on it...
On the CVS paper I only had my first and last name. As for the money I honestly can't remember it was so long ago... but I know I clicked an option that said for travel so I made sure it would be the right one.
This helped me sooo much, I fly out in two weeks and this answered many of my questions and just made me feel a little better about all the processes.. I do have a question though, I am flying Delta as well and I am getting my PCR test from CVS. Did you have any issues with them accepting your test result? I’ve seen some videos of people saying they were picky if there wasn’t a lab logo or signature of some kind, thanks again!
Did you have to pay for the government facility beforehand ? and how did you book your Airbnb stay ? Did u book it 2 weeks from ur stay in quarantine ? Not sure if they provide a specific date when u can leave
At 9:22 in the video when talking about station 2 of the airport you spoke about how the immigration make sure you have downloaded an app before circling it on your phone, could you tell me what app that is or provide a link to it somewhere please? Thank you 😊 This video was super helpful!
I'm sorry I dont remember. But you shouldnt worry because it's really easy to get. When you stand in line to start the process they have banners around withh how to download the 2 apps you need. So dont stress
@@MOMO_Concerts okay that's great thank you!
This was so informative! Thank you so much! I'll be traveling to South korea next month so I'm a bit nervous. But your video helped a lot. 🙏🏼 just one question, if you have a korean Sim card you don't need another extra contact, right? I got a little confused there. Lol and I have a number already, so that would be fine. 🤗 thank you again!
If you have a Korean Phone number then you are good and you do not need a Korean Contact. Hope that clears it up! Have fun in Korea!
Great video. How's quarantine going? I am going to Korea in April to quarantine rules or not. I did this when I moved to Hong Kong last year and quarantine was pretty dull. But the process was very efficient. Glad to know it's similar in Korea. Seems lots of people posting here have similar trips planned. Would be good to know that I am not the only one crazy going for tourism!
Thank you so much 😊 All my worries are gone now!
Thank you so much for such a detailed video, I’m going there myself for exchange in august and I was kinda nervous about the whole quarantine situation but your video made me feel better haha
Halina! I'm impressed. Loooove it 🙂
Thank u for the great information i am about to move there in a couple of days.
@@petalnoir thanks but how can I help you?
Great video. Thank you for all the details. If you had to don't all over again, would you still travel during Covid or would you wait till things got better?
I would wait until things got better, just to save money and the time wasted in the hotel and for safety. But given my circumstances I couldnt do that. But it was an interesting experience that taught me a lot, so I'm glad I did travel during Covid.
So wonderful and super helpful. Thank you
Great video! What kind of payment did you use for the government quarantine facility and the sim card? Cash or card?
I used card but Korean Won should be fine. I recommend card though because it's less of a hassle
Looking at the Korean embassy website, it says that a negative covid result is needed within 72 hours of the departure.
But you mentioned that it had to be 72 hours before you actually arrive to Korea.
I was wondering if they just gave you different information being there versus what was said online? I’m just worried because my flight is in a month and I want to know what to expect, I’m taking my test 72 hours before I board the plane, I’ll leave the 27th but I’ll actually arrive in Korea on May 29th.
I would go with the website. And if something goes wrong show them the website but I'm sure that most people take it 72 hours before departure! Dont worry!
You did a really good job explaining! Glad you made it safely. Do you know if a non Korean National (Ex: Canadian) can choose to quarantine at an air bnb? Does it depend on whether its a short term stay (ex:travel) or long term stay (ex:teach English)?
Yes that's exactly right. If your there for a long term stay and have a visa then you are allowed to quarantine in an airbnb, if you are here for travel with no visa then you must stay in a government hotel.
@@MOMO_Concerts Oh okay thank you for replying.
Thanks for the video. I was wondering where did you get your pcr test? I have a flight coming up but most pcr test places. Results come out too late. Thanks in advance.
I got mine at CVS pharmacy. They had an option for travelers so that is what I chose. I scheduled 2 appointments just in case. I had one for the 3 days in advanced of my leaving america flight and one for the 3 days in advance of arriving in S. Korea flight.
@@MOMO_Concerts Did you end up taking both of the tests??
@@MOMO_Concerts did you saw any tourist on a leisure trip from India???
@@MeganOsten Yeah I took both tests before leaving America, then when I got here we took 2 tests during the quarantine period
@@rajanbhardwaz5215 There are many tourist from a lot of countries here. I can't say exactly if there are many from India but it's very safe to travel here
Also based on my research I don't need a visa if I'm only staying 40 days
Hi. I’m just curious how you got that printed COVID test result? Did CVS print that for you or did you find it on the MyChart website? I can’t find my test in that format in MyChart, so just wondering. Thanks.
Um I think CVS sent me an email with a PDF of the results. But I was also able to find it in the MyChart. As long as the document has the date taken and the type of test and the result it should be fine in whatever format as long as it's printed on a piece of paper
@@MOMO_Concerts Thanks for the response. I made it to Korea a few days ago. Everything worked out. Your video was very helpful. Now, I just have to survive quarantine.
Thank you for the video 😊it’s so much helpful for me 😊😊 I would have some questions about buying the ticket to Seoul, how did you buy it from the website directly or through Korean consulate? Because some countries in Asia have to get the flight ticket through the consulate. If I’m going to quarantine with government facility, I just tell them when I arrived at the Seoul airport and they will put me in some hotel. Am I correct? Hope you answer my curious questions 😊 thank you so much 😊 🙏
I bought my ticket through delta airlines website. I didn’t have to go through a Korean consulate. Once you arrive at the airport they’ll take you to the hotel you’ll be staying at. Glad my video was helpful. And I hope you have a smooth journey!
@@MOMO_Concerts you’re so nice ☺️ thank you so much for the answer 😊
When do you for your government stay ? And I guessing it’s just random . How did you book ur Airbnb ? Did u guesstimate the date you would leave quarantine ?
I guesstimated the date I would leave quarantine so I booked my airbnb for that day
Hello, just wanted to confirm, as of now it is required we quarantine for 14 days so is it not possible to only travel there for less time like a week? Also for those who will be required to stay in government facility does this basically mean we shouldn’t book any hotel at all?
Yes if you have less than a week to travel you shouldn't come to Korea. You dont need to book accommodations for those 2 weeks you'll be quarantined but afterwards youll need a place to stay so I recommend looking at accommodations for after it before leaving for your trip
Very nice video! Thanks for the info. But how and what kind of visa did you get?
I just have the regular visitor visa. So I didn't have to apply for anything. But I can only be here for 90 days
@@MOMO_Concerts only? 😅 this would be enough for me.
I had that, too. But since lockdown, S.Korea does not allow people to come with regular visa from Germany.
@@jhtimeless2357 Oh my apologies, I didnt know that
@@MOMO_Concerts no worry😊
Thank you for your hard work. Cheer up
Nice to know you
Stay safe keep healthy👍
Just a question. US passport holders have 90 days stay without a visa...with the 2 weeks quarantine does the 90 days stay start after quarantine or does it begin from date of arrival?!
I was told it started at arrival in Korea and included the quarantine. So I got my ticket back 90 days after arriving IN Korea not after quarantine ended
Do you need to have a good reason to be going there such as school or work? Or can it simply just be visiting etc
I have the same question. I'm a US citizen in Thailand wanting to travel to Korea for tourism purposes only.
It's totally OK if you travel for tourism purposes
Nice video!
Does the 1 year H-1 visa count as long term ? Will I be able to quarantine outside a government facility ? I have been given a place to stay by my new employers and was planning to quarantine there
Yes anything longer than 90 days is considered long term. So you should be able to quarantine outside a government facility
Hi, I’m going next month and I’m wondering about the payment process. How/when did you pay for the government quarantine facility? Thx
Hello, thank you for all those info! At the station 2, the SIM card you get can be used to order food during the quarantine I guess?? I want to quarantine is an airbnb but I'm scared I will get confused of how to order food by phone
So the SIM card provides you data which is essentially wifi, so if you are ordering food online or through a website you should be able to do it. However if it's something you have to call in, you wont be able to do it because that specific SIM card doesn't allow you to make calls. However, if you have a Korean contact, you dont need that SIM card at station 2 and you can preorder a true SIM card (one with data and ability to make calls) and pick it up outside of customs. Hope this helps
@@MOMO_Concerts Thank you so much for your answer! Yes it would be to order through a website. I was scared I would not be able to buy a SIM card because of all the security but I'm good if I can buy one at station 2 then! However, how can I preorder one?
@@1996MissJuju You should be able to type in prepaid SIM card Korea in google and find them. There's also a company called Trazy and they have some. But I recommend googling it!
@@MOMO_Concerts thank you!
HI: I have bladder problem....I will have to use toilet at least "twice" during a 4 hour period..??? Can a REP take one to use the toilet??? Must be possible...
I'm sure they can. When you get off the plane before getting to the screening there with be a bathroom you can use. While waiting in the airport I'm also sure if you ask someone and they will allow it
so can you travel to korea without hotel yet?
And now I'm staying in the same hotel hahahah
I leave in a little over 2 weeks and I'm making myself sick with anxiety because people said the PCR tests have to have specific qualifications that not everywhere has lol.
Look up on the internet, COVID testing for travel and you'll be able to find places. If your worried you can find a place you want to take the test at, call or email them asking if the test is the one for travel. The CVS I went to had a specific test option I could use that was for travel so you might be able to find a place like that too.
So, I'm in a pickle.. I have a long term address in Korea and a phone num, but I no longer have any visa. I wonder if it's possible to quarantine at my private address, despite only being visa waiver? I did ask the embassy but they're not particularly helpful. Do you know anyone that did it this way?
if i am transiting to a third country thru incheon, can i get a pcr test at the incheon transfer area and stay at transit hotel inside until results ? thanks. i am desperate. i already will get one preboarding from USA, have my vaccine done, but China requires a new pcr test at the transit country.
Im sorry I really dont know the answer to this. I can give you my best thoughts to try to calm your worries though.
If China is requiring a new pcr test from the transit country, there is no way that Korea doesn't have a system set up for people in that situation. I dont know what the system is, but they have to have one. I know there is a hotel there for people that need to get tested at the airport (a person I met had to do it because her temperature was too high) and stay in for the night to wait for the results so my best guess is you would be doing that.
My advice would be to type out your situation in a translation app (I recommend Papago because it saved me in Korea) and when you get to the first station show them what you typed and the translated version on the app.
I hope it all works out for you! Sorry I cant be of more help!
I also got that red sticker when I was there, but I noticed other people got I think orange or yellow. My assumption was it designated where you went. Did you quarantine in 용인 near Everland? That's where they took me!
No I quarantined at the Grand Hyatt by the airport. Looking back on it I think the stickers were for the what you needed. The lady I talked to who got a different colored sticker she was there because she needed to be tested at a hotel because her temperature was too high, but she wasn't staying at a hotel for quarantine. That's what my thoughts are.
@@MOMO_Concerts ohh ok! Makes sense. I saw your next video and realized you went somewhere else. I’m glad you had a good experience though! :) I’ll be back in Korea in June so I have been watching videos about this religiously lmao. I’m bringing my dog so hope it’ll be a smooth transition. But I plan to try and document it for people who also plan to bring a dog. Thanks again!!
@@benjibear1644 Oh that'll be interesting! I want to come back after my 90 day visa ends with the hopes of getting a job here to stay. I was considering bringing my cat because I miss her so much but I didn't know what that process would be like. So I'd be really interested in seeing your video!
@@MOMO_Concerts I’ll be sure to let you know when it happens!
so I have a korean contact do I put that on the yellow or the traveler declaration form 🤔 ? also thxs for all the info I leave in 32 days!!
or is the traveler declaration form for my international number
Do you have to pre book at a government facility or will they help you find one
They find one for you
On my visa grant notice it said 3 days before boarding the plane for the test🤔
Can I know if you booked your hotel room before your trip or they choose it for you ? Thank u in advance 💓
They do it all for you. You don't have a choice as to where you go. You get put on a bus and taken to where ever you're going and that's how you find out haha
@@MOMO_Concerts Hi, to continue with this question. Do you have to reserve somewhere or sign up online before traveling on a list if you need the government facilities? Im just so confused if you say in the screening process that u need a hotel or do you have to reserve from before.
@@naninieves4425 No you dont have to reserve. They will assign you a place. You just have to go let them know you're staying in a government facility and theyll do the rest for you. They'll take you to the hotel, they'll assign you a room, ect. You just have to pay. Hope this helps
I saw a different video and they said you have to reserve a SIM card ? Did you do this too if so how did you do that ?
I looked into reserving a sim but didn't do it. You should be able to look online and a lot of sim cards have pick ups at the airport after quarantine. So you should just be able to buy one and pick it up after quarantine (but make sure you pick the right terminal that you'll be in)
@@MOMO_Concerts ok thank you 😊
Hi, So do you also have a tourist/short-term visa (90 days)? Is the immigration window easy or do they ask many questions? I plan to fly to Korea on tourist visa but I'll be coming from the Philippines (US citizen).
I have a short term visa. The immigration window was really easy. They looked at the immigration sheet you hand them and as the purpose of your visit and I think that was it.
@@MOMO_Concerts do us citizens need a short term visa or have they allowed the 90? day stay visa free to be back in effect ? thx.
@@nytraveler7129 I was there on a 90 day visa free trip. When I visited I didn't even know there was a ban on it.... So I guess theyre letting people do it?
Hi! Do you know what they did with couples? Did they allow some to quarantine?
I have no idea. Im sorry!
@@MOMO_Concerts no worries! Great video, genuinely the most helpful I've seen and it's not close.
Question is it possible to stay at a Airbnb during the 14 days quarantine if you don’t have a long term visa? Because I will move to Korea in summer but my friend is coming with to help me etc. but she is just staying for 5 weeks ?
You both will have to be quarantined separately. If she's on a short term visa she has to stay in a gov facility. If youre on a long term visa you can choose to stay in government facility or airbnb
14 days not weeks I believe for quarantine period 😅
@@vergil1444 oh lol ups i dient eben realized that I wrote 14 weeks 😅
can u sneak in booze in your checked bag for the qurantine hotel
@Halina Pinkston Question - If you tell them you’re staying with your Korean contact & provide the address & phone number, do you still have to quarantine ?
Yes you have to quarantine no matter what. If youre there on a visitor visa then you have to stay at government facility. If youre there on a long term visa you are allowed to find an airbnb where you can be by yourself to quarantine. But you have to quarantine
So if I have the covid vaccine how does that work. Do I still have to quarantine or do I show proof of vaccine and am able to skip it
I'm not sure since I didn't have the vaccine. I'm going back to Korea in July or August after I get my vaccine and will post a video about it then. Sadly you may be in Korea already so it might not be helpful :(
@@MOMO_Concerts no I'm not. I haven't planned sny trips till I know more
@@Truecrimeresearcher224 Starting May 5th, fully vaccinated individuals may be exempt from quarantine but it's only for people who got their shots from Korea and arent coming back from certain countries.
Can I ask on what days did they do a covid test? Obviously day 1 and then will they do one before you leave? And will they give you your results?
So far they've only done it the first day. We have to check our temperatures twice a day to make and fill out a questionnaire to make sure we're not developing any symptoms. I dont think we have to do one the day we leave. I think they just check our temperatures. We do not get the results. I think if you end up being positive they call you. No news is good news
Update: they went around and did another COVID test today. So I don’t know how the plan it but I guess you need it to be done twice while in quarantine
@@MOMO_Concerts ah amazing thank you so much! I actually need the result of that second covid test before i can go to uni so i hope there's a way of getting that result!
@@MOMO_Concerts There Is one within the first 24 hours of arrival and the second on 2 days before release :)
When I write the address I am going to stay at in Korea should I write it in korean or would they understand it written in english?
Theyll probably understand it if it's written in English since many foreigners visit
What if you have the vaccine? Does that count as a negative covid test?
I dont know. When I left they were just starting to give out the vaccine so it was never addressed. I recommend contacting the Korea Embassy
Did you go to Kansas for arch? You just look really familiar- I went there a few years ago. Sorry if this is really weird 😂
Great video and super helpful!
Yes I did haha I'm graduating this semester haha
question how long took the test to come back ?
Depends on where you go. Where i went it took 1 day
How much did it cost to quarantine?
It depends on the Hotel. Expect to pay anywhere between $1,600-2,500 USD
Hey thanks for the helpful video. I am traveling to Korea f in a few weeks and staying there for 3 months to vacation and celebrate graduating college. I dont know any korean and i was hoping to study during the quarantine but it looks like at the time of me typing this comment that i may not have to quarantine since i am fully vaccinated. Cant wait to go there. Hopefully, i can thank you person :)
Is it ok now to go to korea as a tourist?
COVID is still affecting Korea with masks laws and the such but it's OK to visit
Doing the covid test before leaving, I asked my airline if my met the 72hrs requirement and if they will also accept it in Korea and she said yes. I took my covid test on Feb. 8th at 3:30 and leave the usa on a Thurs. at 7:30am. But how can I make sure 100 percent that they will accept it in Korea? because after what i heard you said about yours now I am scared :[
and also did you have to pay for the covid test upon arrival and if so how much? and do they give you a transportation to be able to go get tested for covid? how much was the sim card at the airport?
@@martajoslin6089 If your airline says it's OK I would trust them and explain to the people at customs that the airline said it was OK. I would also call your airline again to double check because information can change depending on the persons interpretation. I could also have been the customs person I got. I just know when he was looking at my COVID test he went and counted the days on a calendar, so it was my assumption thats what was needed. Again it could have been just my customs person. But I would for sure call your airline again just to double check that they say the same thing. I'm sorry my video scared you because of that. I'm sure a lot of people have their test taken 3 days before they leave their country, so if it is a problem they probably have dealt with it a lot. If it is a problem they'll most likely make you take a test at the airport. But again this is all speculation. If you're really scared I would try to take the COVID test again on Tuesday to ease your nerves. Again I'm really sorry that my video made you uneasy that wasn't my intention :(
@@martajoslin6089 In regards to the paying for it. You don't have to pay for the COVID test you receive at the hotel. I think that's included in the total cost of the room. So just make sure you're able to pay for the room upfront.
@@MOMO_Concerts No, you have been really helpful so thank you! Also sorry for asking 1 more question but how much did you have to pay for the sim card at the airport?
@@martajoslin6089 That really depends on ow many days you want it for. I bought the 20 day one so I could have it a few day after I get out of quarantine. Which was around 50W I think. But you can buy a sim card anywhere between 2-30 days and the prices depend
How much did you pay for the quarantine??? I live in the USA so my currency is USD 😊
I paid around 1,600 USD but every hotel varies on the price
What if you are staying at a university?
The university might have something set up for you? That's something to double check with the university
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Do you recall if there were many families with small children traveling to Korea?
From what I remember, there weren't many. I saw 1 family for the military but other than that I can't recall any
Good info girl thanks! Pretty much backs up everything I’ve heard and seen in the quarantine social groups. But work on editing those ums, uhs & ands out so it’s not so tedious to listen to. Keep going tho!!
Hello, Mam besides all you are so beautiful.
I am glad that countries are doing this. I think it would be easier on teachers since they have cp workers
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Thank you so much for this detailed video! I appreciate it :)