Visa

Foreigners visiting to Korea with confirmed outbound tickets can stay in Korean up to 30 days without visas. Exceptions apply to the citizens from a few countries. Special visa exceptions exist between Korea and the countries listed below, provided their citizens do not participate in remunerative activities while visiting Korea.

Countries Under VISA exemption agreements up to 3 months

RegionCountries
Europe Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, French, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Spain, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, Netherlands United Kingdom
Asia & Oceania Bangladesh, Israel, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey
Americas Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Canada, Brazil, Columbia, Commonwealth of Dominica, Costa Rika, Dominican republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Haiti Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago
Africa Egypt, Lesotho, Liberia, Morocco, Tunisia
Except for Tunisia, Trinidad and Tobago, citizens can stay up to 90 days without visas.

For more information, please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade at http://www.mofat.go.kr.


Trasportation

INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IIA)
Passengers arriving at Incheon will need to take a shuttle bus from the airport into downtown Seoul. There are several bus lines and routes available, and the airport Information Counters can assist you with your travel needs. For more details about the airports, please visit http://www.iiac.co.kr/eng/airport/


Venue Access from Incheon Int'l Airport

Limousine Bus
There will be KAL Limousine Buses leaving every 20~30 minutes from the IIA to downtown Seoul and it normally takes about an hour and half. The buses to the host hotel (Sofitel Ambassador Hotel, Seoul) are available at the stop No. 4B or 11A, and the Limousine Bus fare is KRW 13,000 (app. 14 USD).
Information and tickets for the Limousine Bus are available at the Transportation Information Counter on the 1st floor of the airport. We kindly recommend you to use the Limousine Buses.
Deluxe Taxi
Deluxe Taxis can be found at the taxi stop No. 21 at the IIA. They are called ¡°Mobeom Taxi¡± in Korean and they have a yellow roof, black body and deluxe taxi sign on both sides. They offer more passenger space and a high standard of service. Fares are KRW 4,000 for the first 3 kilometers and KRW 200 for each additional 205 meters or each 50 seconds if the speed drops below 15 kilometers per hour. The fare from IIA to downtown is approximately KRW 70,000 (app. 80 USD). Deluxe taxis can be taken at stands located at hotels, stations, bus terminals, and major city streets. They also can be called at ¢Ï 02-558-8000.
Regular Taxi
Regular Taxis are available at the taxi stop No. 18 at the IIA. The fare system is based on both distance and time. Fares are KRW 1,600 for the first 2 kilometers and KRW 100 for each additional 168 meters. If the taxi is going less than 15kilometers per hour, an additional charge of KRW 100 per 41 seconds is added to the fare. Average fare from the IIA to hotels is about KRW 30,000 (app. 35 USD), but it may cost you less or more depending on the traffic during rush hours. Taxi Vans Exclusive van Taxis are available at the van Taxi stop No. 17. Van Taxis can accommodate 9 persons at its maximum. They are installed with simultaneous foreign language interpretation by phone, receipt-issuing equipment, and credit card processing terminal. Fares are the same as deluxe taxis. Passenger carrying large amounts of baggage may find them convenient. They can be called at ¢Ï 02-888-2000.
Brand Taxis
The Brand taxis "Kind Call Taxi" and "KT Powertel" are equipped with a simultaneous interpretation machine, a receipt issuance machine and wireless data terminal with automatic vehicle location system (a 24-hour call center checks real-time taxi availability and dispatches the closest one). The fare is the same as that of regular taxi and 1,000 won is surcharged for call usage. Kind Call Taxi: ¢Ï 1588-3382 / KT Powertel: ¢Ï 1588-0082


* Notice: Please note that all metered taxi fares do not include toll fees and a tip, and there is 20% late-night charge between 24:00-04:00.