COVID-19 Entry Requirements and Quarantine Measures

• • Since April 2020 there are entry requirements and quarantine measures for all travellers from abroad.

  • Bring CASH with you to cover fees during this period as a backup payment method.

Quarantine Accommodations

• • For D-2-6 Visa holders, you must arrange your own quarantine accommodations. The easiest way to do this is via an AirBnB in Mapo or Yongsan districts (the area matters for food delivery service from Shuttle Delivery if you plan on using it, see below).

  • Students recommended sharing an AirBnB together to reduce costs and increase their living spaces. The flat should have a separate bedroom and bathroom for each person.

  • Students must arrange these before coming to Korea otherwise they will not be allowed to pass through Immigration.

Food Service

• • Students also need to plan ahead for Food Service. We know of two ways to order/pay for food using non-Korean credit cards, and without Korean cell service/SIM card with phone service:

    • 1. Pack Your Own Food

         • Some students brought an extra carrier with enough non-perishable food for two weeks - this is very easy to prepare in advance in your home country.

      2. Shuttle Delivery: https://www.shuttledelivery.co.kr/en

         • Only delivers to certain locations - Yongsan-gu and Mapo-gu are the best locations (i.e., many restaurants in these areas).

      3. Gmarket: http://www.gmarket.com

         • Accepts foreign credit cards - but you must make an account.

         • Prices can be more expensive when searching in English.

         • Food items are typically sold in BULK.

Pre-Arrival Preparation

• Please DOWNLOAD and TEST food service applications in your home countries with your payment methods BEFORE arriving in Korea.

SIM Cards

Many students recommend preparing a Korean cell phone/service in advance. You can also get a SIM card but you need to make sure your cell phone is not region-locked. You can get these at the airport, but, it is better to prepare this in advance before arriving in Korea.