First 7 Days in Korea

Food, medicine, cash and other goods may require declaration or additional permission. Check the Korea Customs Service before packing.

Confirm your terminal, arrival time and final destination before choosing rail, bus or taxi. Same-day operating information should come from the airport and transport operator.

Choose a temporary travel SIM or eSIM according to device compatibility and your stay. A travel data plan does not automatically provide Korean identity verification.

Prepare more than one payment method and confirm how to buy and recharge a transport card. Card acceptance and foreign-card verification can differ by service.

Use official emergency channels for urgent danger and check current public-health guidance for infectious-disease concerns. A directory entry does not guarantee language availability at the time you visit.

Your passport, travel purpose and length of stay determine the correct entry route. Check the Korea Visa Portal first and use only the official K-ETA site if it applies to you.

Carry the passport and entry documents that match your approved travel route. Entry is decided by immigration at the border, not by a guide or booking site.