Travel guide
South Korea travel guide: what to know before you go
Visa, K-ETA, T-money, getting in from Incheon Airport, cash and tipping. Straight answers to the questions people ask most before their first trip to Korea.
Before the trip
- Which transport card should I choose?
- How to get from Incheon Airport to downtown Seoul?
- Which district should I choose for accommodation in Seoul?
- Can I reclaim VAT for purchases in Korea?
- Do I need to fill out anything before arriving in Korea?
- Do I need to take a plug adapter?
- Is cash necessary in Korea?
- Do Polish citizens need to have a K-ETA to enter South Korea?
- Do I need a visa to enter South Korea as a Polish citizen?
- When is the best time to go to South Korea?
- Is South Korea safe for tourists?
On the trip
More answers in the app
- Which internet card should I buy?
- Where to store luggage in Seoul?
- What apps are worth having before traveling to Korea?
- Towels in hotels and Airbnb in Korea – what to expect?
- Should I get vaccinated before traveling to South Korea?
- When are the important holidays in South Korea that can affect transportation and access to tourist attractions?
- Can I rent a car in Korea with my national driver's license?
- Trusted car rental on Jeju Island
- Which part of Jeju Island is best to stay in?
- Subway in South Korea – Rules and Tips
- How to use buses in South Korea?
- English in South Korea – will I be able to communicate?
- Eateries and restaurants in South Korea – what to keep in mind
- What is worth knowing before visiting a cafe in Korea?
- Handing over money and items – why with both hands?
- What does waste segregation and disposal look like in Korea?
- Availability of public toilets in South Korea
- Rainy weather in Korea - where to leave an umbrella when entering a cafe or diner?
- Rules for Removing Shoes in South Korea
- Daily alerts on the phone in South Korea
- I don't have a printer – where can I print something in Seoul?
- What cosmetics are worth buying at Olive Young? – my tried and tested recommendations
- I'm heading to the Korean SPA Aquafield – what should I know before my visit?