Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa-free Entry For Many Nationalities Up To 90 Days; Check Specific Requirements.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
K-eta
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
High
Travel Advisory
Safe
Pickpocketing Risk
Low
Night Safety
Safe
Common Scams
- Taxi overcharging
- Fake goods
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
112
Response Speed
Fast
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
24h Common
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Excellent
Ride-sharing Apps
Kakaotaxi
Navigation Apps
Google Maps, Naver Maps
Night Transport Safety
Safe
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Samsung Pay,naver Pay,kakao Pay
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
Tipping Is Not Customary But Appreciated.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $40
Tourist: $100
Family: $250
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon In Certain Contexts
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict On Drugs, Relaxed On Alcohol
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsNorth korea
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
안녕하세요
annyeonghaseyo
Goodbye
안녕히 가세요
annyeonghi gaseyo
Please
제발
jebal
Thank you
감사합니다
gamsahamnida
Sorry
죄송합니다
joesonghamnida
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
영어 하세요?
yeongeo haseyo?
I don’t understand
이해하지 못해요
ihaehaji mothaeyo
Can you speak slowly, please?
천천히 말씀해 주세요
cheoncheonhi malsseumhae juseyo
Can you help me, please?
도와주실 수 있나요?
dowajusil su innayo?
What does this mean?
이게 무슨 뜻이에요?
ige museun tteus-ieyo?