Korea Travel Tools for Visitors

From checking your visa and K-ETA status to airport transit, SIM/eSIM, Seoul attractions, and mart closure days — the tools visitors and foreign residents in Korea use, in order.

Tools in the order you'll use them

  1. 1. Before you leave

    Start with your entry eligibility. Depending on your nationality, you may need visa-free entry, a K-ETA (electronic travel authorization), or a visa. Since you'll need data from the moment you land, it's easiest to buy an eSIM before you leave.

  2. 2. After landing

    Pick how you'll get from the airport to where you're staying. The right option among AREX, airport limousine, or taxi depends on your luggage, group size, and arrival time. If you chose SIM pickup at the airport, this is when you collect it.

  3. 3. During your trip or stay

    Attraction hours and admission fees can change, so we link to each official site for the latest details. Mandatory mart closure days differ by district, so it's worth checking the official district notice before you visit.

Staying in Korea longer term

Residency status, health insurance, bank accounts, driver's licenses, tax filing, and finding housing all require different preparation than a short trip. The guides below walk through each step.

Each tool page shows its last verification date near the top. Fees, hours, and entry requirements can change, so check the linked official site before you pay or travel.