□ Application for Re-entry Permit
(Re-entry is restricted when leaving the ROK without obtaining a re-entry permit)
❍ Eligibility: Registered aliens (regardless of nationality) seeking re-entry into the ROK after departure from the country as of June 1, 2020
※ Yet, those falling under item ⓐ, ⓑ are not required to apply for a Re-entry Permit.
ⓐ Those with Diplomats (A-1), Government Officials (A-2), International Agreement (A-3) or Overseas Korean (F-4) status
ⓑ Those recognized as refugees who hold a valid refugee travel document
❍ Application: Immigration (branch) Offices across the nation (including at ports and airports)
※ For the month of June, applications can be filed with a local immigration (branch) office without any reservation.
※ Application can be filed at the airport, on the day of departure, without any prior reservation.
❍ Required documents: passport, copy of alien registration, re-entry permit application and letter of explanation
※ Travelers for the purpose of business activities, journalism, or academic activities can apply for a “Medical Examination Exemption Certificate” by submitting supporting documents proving the purpose of travel. (Please visit www.hikorea.go.kr for more information on this exemption)
□ Diagnosis Requirement for those seeking re-entry
(Those without a written diagnosis are not permitted to re-enter the ROK)
❍ Eligibility: Registered aliens (regardless of nationality) seeking re-entry into the ROK after departure from the country as of June 1, 2020.
※ Yet, those falling under item ⓐ, ⓑ or ⓒ are not required to carry and present a written diagnosis.
ⓐ Those with Diplomats (A-1), Government Officials (A-2), International Agreement (A-3) or Overseas Korean (F-4) status
ⓑ Those with a valid ‘Isolation Exemption Certificate’ issued by a Korean embassy or consular office
ⓒ Travelers for the purpose of business activities, journalism, or academic activities with a valid ‘Medical Examination Exemption Certificate’issued by local immigration offices
❍ Requirement: A diagnosis report issued by a local medical institute must be presented when boarding, and submitted to immigration authorities, which is issued within 2 days (excluding holidays) before departure date (yet, in unavoidable circumstances, it shall be issued within 3 days (excluding holidays)
< Important Note on “Diagnosis Report” >
- (It does not have to include a COVID-19 test result)
(A medical certificate with COVID-19 test negative result shall also be deemed as valid.)
