
Gyeongbokgung & Gwanghwamun, Seoul
Start at Gwanghwamun and plan a route through the palace grounds. Check the palace calendar before arranging your day around a ceremony or interior visit.
Open official website ↗South Korea pairs palace neighbourhoods and lively urban food culture with mountain and island escapes. Seoul and Jeju are distinct trips, not adjacent sightseeing stops.
Ordinary passports · short tourist visits. Arrival cards, registration and other conditions may still apply. Routes separately recorded as ETA, eVisa or visa on arrival are not included in this list.
Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
For citizens of the listed passport-issuing country holding an ordinary passport and visiting the Chinese mainland for tourism, up to 30 days under the recorded policy. Work, study, other documents and longer stays are outside this record. Check the source and current entry conditions before departure.
This record is an editorial index, not an entry permit. Policy end dates concern the published arrangement, not automatically an individual stay deadline. Follow official passport, arrival and border-control requirements; do not assume that the reverse route is visa-free.
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.
Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
Reference information: Passport Index. Policy dates and official checks are shown separately.
Official entry guidance ↗
Start at Gwanghwamun and plan a route through the palace grounds. Check the palace calendar before arranging your day around a ceremony or interior visit.
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The coastal volcanic landscape is a highlight of eastern Jeju. Check route access and weather, and choose a walk suited to your fitness rather than assuming every viewpoint is easy.
Open official website ↗Ideas to try: bibimbap, gimbap and Korean barbecue. Start with a small selection, check the menu price and explain any dietary needs before ordering.
Look for traditional tea and café drinks. Ask about sweetness, milk and serving size; keep drinking-water arrangements separate from tasting local drinks.
Areas to compare: Seoul: Jongno, Myeongdong or Hongdae; Jeju: choose a base for your driving route. Check the exact address, walking access, room size, cancellation terms and late-arrival procedure before paying.
Use Seoul's subway for city visits and compare rail or flights for regional trips. Jeju needs a separate plan using local buses, organized transport or an appropriately licensed rental.
Choose the season for your specific region, not the destination name alone. Recheck local forecasts, closures and public-holiday demand shortly before departure; keep one indoor or low-effort alternative.
Save the official visitor and transport links offline before going out. Carry the documents needed for your trip securely, respect worship and residential spaces, and verify any requested payment through the official provider.
Start with one base and one main attraction per day. The places above are separate ideas, not a timed package: check the map and reserve transfer time before combining them. Leave the final day flexible for weather or transport changes.
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South Korea is listed in Asia. Its ISO travel-directory codes are KR / KOR. Geographic neighbours in the reference dataset include North Korea. The international calling prefix is +82.
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