Do I need a visa to transit through Incheon?
Transit. In general, travelers in transit do not require a visa to transit through South Korea for less than 24 hours (for Incheon Airport) or when departing on the same calendar day (for all other airports) as long as they stay within the transit area.
Can I transit through South Korea airport?
Yes. * There are no restrictions on domestic travel in Korea.
How do I book a transit tour in Korea?
Transit Tour Program
- Inquiries: +82-32-741-3139 (Korean, English) / [email protected] (Korean, English)
- Websites. Transit Tour Program (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) Incheon International Airport (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
What is there to do in Incheon layover?
16 Things to do on a layover at Seoul Incheon Airport
- Explore the food scene. Korea and food are practically synonymous, so even if you’re not a foodie, you’ll do well to check out some in-airport eateries.
- Hang out in a lounge.
- Go shopping.
- Take a shower.
- Relax at a spa.
- Take in the art.
- Gamble.
- Visit the (virtual) gym.
How long can a foreigner stay in South Korea?
90 days
South Korea tourist visas allow the holder to stay in South Korea for up to 90 days. The holder of a tourist visa is not allowed to work or engage in any other renumerated activities.
Is Korea accepting tourists right now?
– Only Korean nationals are allowed to enter Korea. – NO ENTRY restriction is imposed on Non-Korean passport holders. – All Philippine passengers who are transiting from Incheon to China will not be accepted due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Can I leave Incheon airport during a layover?
Answer: Yes, just like other arrival passengers, you will have to go through customs/immigration before you can leave the airport for the tour. Question: I would love to take this tour on our 13-hour stopover in Incheon Airport in Seoul but also would like to squeeze in an hour shopping trip to any mall nearby.
Can I layover in Korea?
The good news for most international travelers in transit at Incheon International Airport is that with a layover of 72 hours or less you can now tour Korea without having the burden of getting a standard issued entry visa.
Can you stay overnight in Incheon airport?
Seoul Incheon Airport offers designated Relax Zones, with comfortable reclining chairs, and Nap Zones, with padded benches and beds. These 24-hour spaces are free to use and situated near free shower facilities.
What does a black passport mean?
Black is the rarest colour when it comes to passports. Some African countries, including Botswana, Zambia, Burundi, Gabon, Angola, Chad, Congo, Malawi all issue a black passport. Citizens of New Zealand also have a black passport – because it’s the country’s national colour.
How long is the Incheon Airport Transit tour?
For 5 hours tour, 2 hours is travel from and to the airport. Not enough time to see much but enough to understand whether you want to come back to South Korea again, to see more.
Is the waiting area at Incheon Airport Pleasant?
Waiting areas are pleasant and there is the usual variety of airport overpriced restaurants and shops. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Why was Inchon airport important to the Goryeo Dynasty?
This structure was a strategic point of the outer castle wall used for defending the Ganghwa Straits during the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), the French invasion (1866), and the American invasion (1871). If you ever find yourself with time in Inchon Airport, take advantage of this amazing opportunity!