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 Passport & Visa
Any foreign visitor wishing to enter the Republic of Korea should have a valid passport and a visa. Visitors with roundtrip tickets from countries who have a special agreement with Korea may be exempt from the visa requirement and can stay in Korea Visa-free for periods up to 30 days or 90 days, depending on the type of agreement between the two countries (Please refer to the Table 1).
However, if you come to Jeju Island directly from China, Japan and Taiwan, you are allowed to enter Jeju Island without a visa except to some countries (Please refer to the below Table2).
When uncertain as to the requirement for entry visa to Korea, please contact the Korean embassy or a consulate as early as possible. For more information, please visit the website of Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, http://www.g4f.go.kr
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| If you need Invitation Letter for visa processor, please contact to us via email (visa@scint2009.org). |
| [Table1] * Following nationals can enter Korea without visas on business or traveling purposes. |
| Continental |
Countries under Visa Exemption Agreements
- Allowed to stay up to 90days- |
Countries allowed to enter Korea without a visa
- Allowed to stay up to 30 days
except to several countries- |
| ASIA & OCEANIA |
Bangladesh, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore,
Thailand, Turkey, New Zealand,
Cambodia(60days) |
Brunei, Hong Kong (90days), Japan, Kuwait, Macao,
Oman, Qatar, Republic of Yemen, Saudi Arabia,
Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Australia (90days),
Fiji, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands,
Micronesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Palau, Samoa,
Solomon Islands |
| AMERICA |
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil,
Colombia, Commonwealth of Dominica, Costa
Rica, Chile Dominica Republic, El Salvador,
Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua,
Panama, Peru, St. Lucia, St. Kitts-Nevis, St.
Vincent & the Grenadines, Surinam, Trinidad and
Tobago |
Argentina, Canada (6months), Guatemala, Guyana,
Honduras, Paraguay, Uruguay, U.S.A., Venezuela,
Guyana, Ecuador |
| AFRICA |
Lesotho(60days), Liberia, Morocco, Tunisia |
Egypt, Mauritius, Seychelles,
South Africa, Swaziland |
| EUROPE |
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Norway, Poland, Portugal(60days), Romania,
Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
The Netherlands, United Kingdom |
Albania, Andorra, Croatia, Cyprus, Monaco,
San Marino, Slovenia (90 days), Vatican City,
Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Serbia and Montenegro |
| ETC. |
Diplomatic and Official
Passport holders only
Mongolia, Vietnam, Iran, Japan, Pakistan,
Philippines, Guatemala, Venezuela, Argentina,
Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay, Benin, Egypt,
Cypress, Croatia
Diplomatic Passport holders only
Russia |
Diplomatic and Official
Passport holders only
Indonesia, Lebanon |
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| [Table2] *Following countries Not allowed to enter Jeju Island without a visa when coming directly from Japan, China and Taiwan. |
| Designated countries NOT allowed to enter Jeju Island without a visa |
Macedonia, Palestine, Cuba, Libya
Syria, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Ghana, Afghanistan, Sudan |
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| * The above information is as of Jan. 2007 and it is subject to change. |
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Climate
Korea's climate is regarded as a continental climate from a temperate standpoint and a monsoonal climate from a precipitation standpoint. The climate of Korea is characterized by four distinct seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. The average temperature during the congress is between 17°C and 22°C which will be perfectly pleasant and comfortable.
Currency
The unit of Korean currency is the Won (￦). Coin denominations are ￦10, ￦50, ￦100 and ￦500.
Banknotes are ￦1,000, ￦5,000 and ￦10,000. The exchange rate is approximately US$1 to KRW940 as of February 2008..
 Currency exchange:
Foreign banknotes and traveler's check can be exchanged at foreign exchange banks and other authorized moneychangers.
Credit cards:
Diners Club, Visa, American Express and MasterCard are widely accepted at major hotels, shops and restaurants in the largercities. Check with your credit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.
Traveler's check:
Accepted, but may be difficult to change in smaller towns. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take Traveler's check in US Dollars.
Banking hours:
Monday to Friday 09: 30 -16: 30M |
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Time Difference
Korean time is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+9).
Electricity
In Korea, 220 volt outlets are most common. Some hotels provide 110 volt outlets for shavers. Please check the power supply before using.
Liability and Insurance
The Organizing Committee will take no liability for personal injuries sustained by, or for loss or damage to property belonging to congress participants, either during or as a result of the congress. It is, therefore, advised that participants arrange their own personal health, accident and travel insurance.
Emergency Numbers
Dial 119 for the fire department and medical assistance, and 112 for the police.
Telephone Calls
A local call costs ￦70 for three minutes. For international call, first dial the international dialing code (001, 002 or 008), then the country code, followed by the area code, and then the phone number. You can rent a cellular phone at the airport. For the details, please visit http://www.airport.or.kr/airport/facility/efalicityInfo.iia?carId=26&fake=1167291768399
1330 Korea Travel Phone:
When you need English assistance or travel information, just dial 1330, and a bilingual operator will offer you detailed information on tourist sites, transportation, restaurants, etc.
Useful Websites
Information about Jeju Island : http://tour2jeju.net
Information about Korea: http://www.tour2korea.com
Incheon Int’l Airport: http://www.airport.or.kr/eng/airport/
Gimpo Airport: http://gimpo.airport.co.kr/eng/index.jsp
Jeju Int’l Airport: http://jeju.airport.co.kr/eng/index.jsp
Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade: http://www.mofat.go.kr/english/main/index.jsp?lang=eng |
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