What should you pay attention to when passing customs for a Korean personal tourist visa?

The Korean immigration inspection counter is divided into the national immigration inspection counter and the foreigner immigration inspection counter. When entering the country, Chinese citizens must queue up behind the waiting line in front of the foreign immigration inspection counter. When they arrive in line, they must present the prepared materials to the inspection personnel, including a valid passport (crew members must present their passport and crew identity certificate) and entry registration card. Entry will be refused if the passport expires, the type of visa is inconsistent with the purpose of visit, etc.

When undergoing immigration inspection, you must set your mobile phone to vibrate mode and take off your hat and sunglasses in advance. After passing the inspection desk and passing through the customs gate-type metal detector, you can collect your luggage and then select the customs channel. If you have no declared items, go to the duty-free channel; if you have declared items, go to the customs inspection channel. ?

In principle, customs declaration must be made in writing and a declaration form must be filled in to carry items. Tourists can declare orally when carrying luggage. When passing through a Korean entry-exit port, tourists can freely choose between a general tourist tax or a tax-free customs counter. If the value of the items you bring does not exceed US$600 and the foreign currency you hold does not exceed US$10,000, you can go through the formalities at the tax-free simple counter.

The tax-free scope is: 1 bottle of alcohol (within 1 liter, less than US$400), 200 cigarettes, and 60 ml of perfume (excluding alcohol and cigarettes for those under 19 years old).

When entering South Korea, if you carry more than US$10,000 in money, you must declare it to the customs officers. Non-resident travelers leaving South Korea must obtain permission from the Korean Bank or Customs if they carry foreign currency or Korean won (including traveler's checks and bank checks) equivalent to more than 10,000 US dollars. However, the amount declared upon entry does not need to be declared again. Violators of this provision will be fined or punished in accordance with the Foreign Exchange Trading Act. ?

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Customs and taboos when traveling to South Korea:

The Korean government stipulates that Korean citizens must respect the national flag, national anthem, and national flower. When the national anthem is played before important events, everyone present must stand. If foreigners show excessive indolence in the above-mentioned places, it will be considered as disrespectful to Korea and the Korean nation. South Korea has legislated a complete ban on smoking in public places. Smoking must be done in designated places, and smoking while walking is not allowed. ?

Due to the deep influence of Confucianism, respecting the elders, being filial to parents, and respecting teachers are the customs of the whole Korean society, and emphasis is placed on status, seniority, age, and distinction between men and women. Show respect to those with high status, seniority, elders and men, use honorific titles when speaking, greet first when meeting, and give way when walking together.

For teachers and distinguished people, use both hands and bow to salute when handing over items. Juniors generally do not smoke in front of their superiors or elders, and do not borrow or receive fire from them. You should take off your shoes when entering a Korean residence or Korean restaurant.

When dining in a traditional Korean restaurant, you need to sit cross-legged on the floor and eat. When crossing your legs, you must not straighten or spread your legs, otherwise it will be considered impolite or insulting. Koreans like to pour wine to each other and cannot pour it to themselves. Young people should take the initiative to pour wine for the elders.

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China Consular Service Network-South Korea Entry and Residence