[Korea Switch 2022/Korea Tourism/Korea Entry/Korea Visa] The Korean consulate announced that it will resume online "K-ETA" applications from July 1, that is, Hong Kong people no longer have to go to the consulate in person to queue up for visas. The application will be accepted at 0:00 a.m. Korean time on June 30, and the validity period is two years. It can be used repeatedly, which means that Korean tourism is in sight.
However, the current daily visa application limit is 30 people, and the document does not mention the relevant restrictions after July.
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SAR passport and BNO holders must apply for K-ETA, which is valid for two years and can be reused
The Korean Consulate website announced that from 0:00 a.m. on July 1 (Korean time), holders of Hong Kong SAR passports and British National Overseas (BNO) passports will be able to enter visa-free.
However, before entering South Korea, you must apply for a "K-ETA" and obtain a permit before you can board an aircraft or ship heading to South Korea.
"K-ETA" must be applied for on the website, and the application will be accepted as soon as 0:00 a.m. on June 30 (Korean time).
After the application is successful, it is valid for two years and can be used repeatedly during the period. The application fee is 10,000 won, which is about HK$60.
However, the announcement did not mention the daily limit on the number of applicants.
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The current daily visa application limit is 30 people
As for those who entered Hong Kong before July, they still need to apply in person at the Korean consulate in Hong Kong according to the current regulations. The time is from 9:00 am to 11:30 am from Monday to Thursday. No appointment is required, and only face-to-face applications are accepted.
The number of applicants per day is limited to 30, and the visa can only be used for one entry.
If you have any questions, please contact the consulate by email (hkg-visa@mofa.go.kr) or phone (2529-4141).
If there is a travel agency, the package tour will start at RMB 15,699.
Kangtai Travel Service immediately announced the launch of "Back to the Countryside! Seoul and Gangwon-do 7-Day Small Package Tour". The itinerary includes visiting Sokcho Coastal Park, Mokho Lighthouse and Mural Village, as well as visiting Samyang Ranch to look for sheep and ostriches. They will go to the Central Market to taste authentic nostalgic snacks, and go to the Four Seasons Farm to pick seasonal fresh fruits (including picking and tasting).
In terms of cost, if 2 to 3 people travel, the group fee starts from 24,299 yuan, and if 6 or more people travel, the group fee starts from 15,699 yuan.
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