After a wave of infections, South Korea was able to significantly reduce the number of new cases of Covid-19, while maintaining a relatively low mortality rate. The country has attracted attention for a strategy combining public information, community participation and a mass testing campaign.
South Korea carried out more tests than any other country, allowing it to tackle outbreaks very early
In the same spirit of public participation, everyone arriving in South Korea, regardless of where they come from, will be subject to “special procedures” (quarantine).
People can only enter South Korea after provide verifiable contact information and an address within the country valid for the duration of your stay. All people are required to install the "Quarantine safety and security application' or the 'Mobile self-diagnosis application” and follow the instructions to check your health daily for 14 days.
Installing the health safety app is mandatory; don’t forget your mobile phone
Special procedures when entering
As of 13 April 2020, all persons arriving at South Korea must quarantine and undergo diagnostic tests within three days of beginning isolation.
Symptomatic passengers
All people will undergo diagnostic tests to check if they have an identifiable fever or respiratory symptoms during the quarantine stage. People who are positive for COVID-19 will be transferred to a Community Treatment Centre. Visitors who test negative will be quarantined at the designated facility.
Asymptomatic passengers
Asymptomatic foreign citizens arriving from Europe will receive diagnostic tests at the airport. They will then be quarantined at the designated facilities.
Asymptomatic foreign nationals with long-term residence arriving from the United States will be quarantined and must undergo diagnostic testing at a public health clinic within three days.