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Do citizens from France require a visa to enter South Korea?
No, a visa is not required for French people. South Korea allows visa-free entry for stays of up to 30, 90, or 180 days, depending on the traveler’s nationality.
How long can French citizens visit South Korea without a visa?
• For a 30-day visa-free stay, the following countries are eligible: Bahrain, Brunei, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Monaco, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vatican City.
• Travelers from these nations can remain in South Korea for 90 days without a visa: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and United States.
• Canadian citizens can stay for up to 180 days under the visa exemption policy.
What documents do French citizens need when traveling to South Korea?
Travelers from France should prepare the following documents to ensure hassle-free entry:
• A valid passport: The passport should remain valid for at least six months after your planned departure date.
• Proof of travel plans: Immigration may request a return or onward flight ticket as evidence of your plans after leaving South Korea.
• Accommodation confirmation: Details of your lodging, such as a hotel reservation or host’s address, may be necessary.
• Optional travel insurance: Although not obligatory, having travel insurance that covers medical emergencies is highly recommended for all visitors.
What are the must-see attractions in South Korea for French people?
South Korea is a fascinating destination, offering a range of attractions for travelers from France:
1. Seoul:
• Changdeokgung Palace: A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its beautiful Secret Garden.
• Insadong Street: Famous for its traditional tea houses and craft shops.
• Lotte World Tower: One of the tallest buildings globally, offering spectacular city views.
2. Busan:
• Jagalchi Fish Market: A vibrant seafood market showcasing local culture.
• Taejongdae Park: Known for its dramatic coastal cliffs and scenic views.
3. Andong: Visit the Andong Hahoe Folk Village to experience Korea’s preserved traditional culture and architecture.
4. Gwangju: Renowned for its art scene and the annual Gwangju Biennale, perfect for creative travelers.
Do French citizens need to get health insurance for their trip to South Korea?
While health insurance is not mandatory, it is strongly advised for French people to have health coverage. This ensures financial protection in case of medical emergencies and guarantees access to South Korea’s excellent healthcare services.
- Flying to a third country through an Incheon International Airport, transit by any other means of transport is not allowed. The final destination should differ from the country of your departure.
- The interval between arrival and departure is 72 hours – a transit visa to the Republic of Korea is valid for only three days.
- Taking part in a tour for transit passengers – tourists traveling in South Korea are not free to leave the airport.
Cats and dogs under the age of 90 days are exempt from a titer analysis for antibodies to rabies. Adult pets must be chipped, vaccinated, and have a quarantine certificate.
What documents are required?
- Passport of the animal. The document is issued by a licensed veterinary clinic after examining the pet. It displays data on the breed, age, vaccinations. Also, the 15-digit identification code of the microchip implanted under the animal's skin is entered into the passport.
- Chipping. The microchip must work according to HDX or FDX-B technology, as well as meet the requirements of international standards ISO 11784 and ISO 11785. It is not necessary to change old-style chips, but you must have a reading device with you.
- Vaccination. After reaching the age of more than 90 days, the animal must be vaccinated. Importing an animal to South Korea will also require comprehensive vaccination against plague, infectious hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvovirus enteritis, etc.
- Rabies virus antibody titer test. You can take a blood test at least 30 days after vaccination, since the vaccination begins to work only after 21 days. Serological research is carried out only in accredited anti-rabies laboratories. The permissible concentration of antibodies in the animal's blood is at least 0.5 IU/ml. With lower indicators, re-vaccination of the pet is required.
Important! Rabies antibody titer analysis is performed at least 30 days and at most 24 months before the trip.
In order not to postpone the trip at the last moment, you should do the rabies titer analysis in advance, approximately 2-3 months before departure.
- 1 liter of alcoholic beverages (worth less than 400 dollars);
- 2 ounces of perfumery products (~56.6 g);
- 200 cigarettes;
- 50 cigars;
- 250 g of tobacco.
- These things are intended for personal use;
- The goods will not be used by other persons, are not intended as a gift, for sale or exchange for other goods.
- Goods exceeding the established quota numbers;
- Goods designed for sale in Korea;
- Foreign currency and other means of payment summing up to more than 10,000 dollars;
- Cold weapons and firearms, cartridges for them, explosives;
- Narcotic and psychotropic substances, as well as any drugs containing such substances;
- Goods made from animal materials that are under special protection and the use of which is restricted or prohibited;
- Goods, the import of which is restricted by the quarantine service (food products, animals and plant materials);
- Animals, plants protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), as well as their derivatives.
- Books, publications;
- Images, films and other materials of pornographic content;
- Any materials that may be considered as ones violating the constitutional order, public security and traditional foundations;
- Counterfeit coins, banknotes, negotiable instruments.
- Passport;
- Plane ticket;
- Customs declaration (if required).
- 2. When leaving KoreaDuties and taxes are not payable on goods whose value does not exceed 400 dollars.In addition, a person has the right to export the following goods without payment of customs payments within the specified restrictions:
- 1 liter of alcoholic beverages;
- 200 cigarettes;
- 50 cigars;
- 2 ounces of perfumery products (~56.6 g);
- 250 g of tobacco products. The export of alcoholic beverages is allowed for individuals over the age of 20, cigarettes – over the age of 19.
The amount of foreign or Korean currency being exported that exceeds 10,000 dollars must be declared.When moving souvenirs purchased in Korea, you should be aware that any restrictions and prohibitions may apply to materials of animal and plant origin. Such goods are recommended to be submitted to customs officials for inspection.If a person takes out of Korea any expensive items (computers, video and photo cameras) with the intention of further importing the goods, such goods must be declared. One of the possible proofs of ownership of goods being brought back can be a receipt.Goods that are subject to mandatory declaration when taking them out of Korea:- Animals, plants protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), as well as their derivatives;
- Korean and foreign currency, the value of which exceeds 10,000 dollars;
- Firearms and cartridges for them;
- Objects of cultural and historical heritage.
Export of the abovementioned goods is carried out on the basis of a permit.
An International Driving Permit is valid on the territory of Korea, so you can easily rent a car.
In order to do this, you need to be:
- Older than 21 years old;
- Have at least a year of driving experience;
- Have a driver’s license;
- Have a credit card with your name;
- Have a foreign passport.
If apart from you, someone else will drive the rented car, it is necessary to register another driver in order to take advantage of the insurance in case of an accident. An additional driver has the same rights and, with a driver's license, can register at the car rental branch.
Comprehensive car insurance is included in the rental price. The only insurance that is not included in the rental price is car damage insurance. This insurance must be additionally issued when renting a car from an agency. If you take out this insurance, in the event of an accident, you will be able to receive compensation in relation to the damaged car that you were driving. However, you will need to pay the agency a 50% penalty for the time the car is being repaired.
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