Can Jeju Island in South Korea be visa-free?

Yes.

Visa holders of Chinese passports and individual tourists who are not part of a tour group can follow the following steps to apply for a visa-free trip to Jeju:

1. Hold a valid passport: Hold a valid passport in Chinese citizens with valid mainland Chinese passports and no record of visa refusal by the Korean Embassy are eligible to enter Jeju Island, South Korea, visa-free for 30 days.

2. Purchase a direct flight ticket to Jeju Island: You can only enjoy the visa-free policy if you take a direct flight to Jeju Island. Transfers are not allowed. To be on the safe side, it is best to have a direct round-trip air ticket when entering the country.

According to Korean law, tourists holding mainland Chinese passports can apply for visa-free entry to Jeju Island, South Korea, and stay for 30 days. However, according to international practice, even if you hold a valid visa or are traveling to a visa-free country (region), the immigration administration department of the destination country still has the right to deny entry and may refuse to give reasons.

Extended information:

The Chinese Consulate General in Jeju stated that Chinese tourists have been blocked from entering Jeju in recent years. The main reasons are: first, the number of overstayers among tourists has increased, especially in recent years, several illegal and criminal incidents involving Chinese tourists in Jeju have occurred. Therefore, the Korean immigration administration has been strengthening entry management. Another reason is that tourists who are blocked from entering the country cannot return home in time due to flight reasons.

The Consulate General pointed out that the embassy and consulates have no right to interfere with the law enforcement of local authorities. However, the consulate will provide assistance as appropriate within the scope of its duties and has been communicating with the local immigration administration.

The embassy and consulates specifically remind Chinese tourists to prepare itineraries, hotel reservations, round-trip air tickets and other relevant materials when entering the country. If entry is blocked, it is recommended to communicate with the other party, explain the situation truthfully, provide relevant supporting materials as much as possible, and strive for release.

If communication fails, it is recommended to accept the decision of the local competent authority. If you are indeed being treated unfairly, evidence can be collected and preserved for later resolution through complaints or judicial channels. In addition, the Consulate General of Jeju also reminded Chinese tourists visiting Jeju to abide by local laws and regulations, respect local customs and travel in a civilized manner while in Jeju.

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