Please be informed of the changes regarding the submission of Negative RT-PCR Test Result in connection with the directive of Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) to all foreign passengers heading to South Korea.
| PCR TEST | Existing | Change | Example | Date of Enforcement |
| PCR Negative Certification Validity | 48-hour validity from 0:00 a.m. the departure date of an aircraft or vessel | 72-hour validity from 0:00 a.m. the departure date of an aircraft or vessel | When boarding an airplane departing on January 8th at 23:00 p.m., it is accepted if it is issued between 0:00 a.m. of January 5th and 23:00 p.m. of January 8th. | Applicable to aircraft departing after 0:00 a.m. of January 8th; |
Exemptions:
– All passengers transferring/transiting from the airport without entering Korean immigration are exempted from submitting PCR Negative certification.
*Negative COVID-19 test should still be prepared if required by the country of destination
Remarks:
– All passengers (Korean/Foreign nationals) departing from the UK/Republic of South Africa and arriving at Korea must submit a negative RT-PCR test result.
If you have additional questions about this, please contact ph_visa@mofa.go.kr.
Source: Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines (http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/ph