Requirements and conditions for visa-free entry to Jeju Island

Jeju Island, South Korea, has been visa-free for Chinese tourists for many years. Every year, a large number of tourists from China come here for sightseeing, shopping and entertainment. In fact, there is nothing interesting about the natural landscape here. The main thing is to experience Korean food culture and shopping. Let’s introduce it in detail below.

Jeju Island’s visa exemption for Koreans does not mean that they can enter directly. South China has its own criteria for determining who is allowed into the country. As long as border inspectors see anything suspicious, they can refuse entry. The same goes for Chinese border inspections for foreigners: “Now some people don’t quite understand that I’m here for visa-free entry.

What are the visa-free entry requirements for Jeju Island?

Traveling in Jeju Island It is visa-free. If you go to other cities in South Korea, you need a visa. It does not mean that you can go to other cities in South Korea without a visa.

Jeju Special Self-Government’s visa-free policy:

In 2002, the South Korean government officially designated Jeju Island as a visa-free and tariff-free international free city, provided that groups of more than 5 people are organized. As of February 2008, the South Korean government further relaxed the above policy so that Chinese citizens, families and individuals can enjoy it. Visa-free (visa on arrival)

That is, no matter which city in China you depart from to Jeju Island, whether you are a group or an individual, you only need to present your valid passport and destination air ticket or boarding pass to the Jeju border police. You can go through customs without going through any visa formalities and stay in Jeju Island for 30 days.

Notes:

1. Being refused a visa by the Korean Embassy, ??illegally staying in South Korea or entering the Korean entry blacklist. Chinese citizens, please consult the Korean Embassy before planning to leave the country to avoid unnecessary trouble for your trip.

2. Please make full preparations before leaving the country, such as booking in Jeju Island first. Choose a good hotel or accommodation to avoid being blocked by the Korean police due to unfulfilled travel arrangements.

3. Please prepare enough travel cash for emergencies before leaving the country. That is, each airline passenger only needs it. You are allowed to carry US$5,000 (more than 30,000 RMB), please refer to it yourself!

4. Visitors are required to dress neatly and appropriately, because you are required to apply for a visa on-site in Jeju Island to avoid the Korean border police from mistaking you for Jeju. You have been denied entry as an illegal worker in the island.

But if (the border inspector) feels that you have some reasons, such as unclear purpose of entry, or a tendency to stay illegally, or you cannot provide the information. The corresponding return ticket or hotel order is one of the reasons for denying entry.

The most important thing is that they do not need to provide reasons for denying entry. All sovereign countries can do this, and the same is true for our country. . I think it will be dangerous for you to enter, so I can refuse. "

Generally speaking, Chinese tourists only need to show their round-trip air tickets and passports when entering Jeju Island. However, in order to increase the success rate of customs clearance, it is also recommended that tourists prepare hotel reservations in advance as supporting documents. While they won't always check, it will be easier to beat the level with these materials.

The Korean Consulate in Jeju stated that it is currently communicating with South Korea. At the same time, it was also stated that Jeju Island’s visa exemption for Chinese does not mean that they can enter directly. South Korea has its own criteria for judging who is allowed to enter. As long as border inspectors see anything suspicious, they can refuse entry. Chinese border inspectors will also take such measures against foreigners.