Things haven’t got much clearer for travellers! When South Korea shortened its on-arrival test requirement from three days to one day in late July, there was some confusion over whether it was a requirement to self-isolate while awaiting a negative result, with some sites stating a recommendation, and others implying it was mandatory. If you fail to take the test, you could face to up to one year of imprisonment or a fine of up to KRW10 million (S$10,500). (Source: Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Singapore)ĭo note that taking the a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival in South Korea is mandatory. Your on-arrival test result should also be registered at the Q-code website, which is also used for recodring pre-departure test information. Testing on arrival at was already the easiest method for most visitors to complete the mandatory PCR test in South Korea, but now it’s mandatory. On-arrival testing in South Korea applies regardless of age or nationality. At Busan or Jeju: KRW65,000 (around S$68).
At Seoul Incheon: KRW 80,000 (around S$84).The cost of on-arrival PCR testing in South Korea is currently: Here are the booking links for the on-arrival test at the various airport locations. (Photo: Dillon Chong)Ĭitizens and residents of South Korea are still permitted to take their on-arrival tests at an approved clinic by 11.59pm the day after their flight’s arrival date, but this option is temporarily not available to visitors.
Scoot is operating three times weekly non-stop from Singapore to Jeju. New on-arrival test processįrom 10th August 2022 until at least 9th September 2022, all short-term visitors (tourists) must complete their on-arrival PCR test at the airport when touching down in Seoul (Incheon Airport), Busan (Gimhae Airport) or Jeju Airport.Īll three of these cities now feature direct flights from Singapore. However, it does remain a recommendation that you remain in your residence or accommodation until you receive a negative result from the on-arrival test. Thankfully, post-test isolation is still not required, despite international confusion over this rule.
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