South Korea to Ease Travel Rules: Drops Pre-Departure Tests, Adds K-ETA
South Korea is set to relax its travel regulations as Covid-19 infections stabilize in the country. The changes, effective September 3, include the removal of pre-departure Covid tests and the introduction of an electronic travel authorization, K-ETA. However, the country still mandates PCR tests upon arrival for short-term visitors.
South Korea's Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) is reviewing other nations' policies and seeking expert advice to update its entry requirements. The country is among the top 10 OECD nations with restrictive health measures, despite having eased some rules.
Currently, short-term visitors must take a PCR test upon arrival. However, the KDCA is considering lifting or easing this requirement. The country no longer imposes quarantine upon arrival, except in cases of a positive test result, which necessitates a 7-day isolation period.
South Korea's move to ease travel regulations aligns with a broader global trend of policy relaxation. The country is studying other nations' policies to ensure its entry requirements are in line with international standards. The final decision on lifting or easing PCR tests for incoming foreign arrivals is pending.
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