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Free import
For over 19 year olds:
• 200 cigarettes
• 50 cigars
• 250g of tobacco.
• 1L of alcohol
• 2oz of perfume
• Other personal items (gifts, new items) worth up to US$ 400,-
Prohibited
• Narcotics
• Pornography
• Subversive material
• Treasonous material
• Counterfeit goods or materials
Restricted
• Weapons (including imitation), ammunition and explosive material (fireworks) only with permission from Commissioner General of National Police Agency
• Drugs(Narcotics and Psychotropic substance)
• Animals, plants and products thereof including foodstuff is subject to quarantine and may not be allowed to enter. For more information contact nearest embassy or consulate or appropriate authority –plant or animal for required certificates and prohibited items
• Pets - valid good health certificates as well inoculation proofs are need. For a detailed outline of how the process of bringing your pet animal please see our Contact Tab
• Endangered animals and plants and products thereof as outline by the CITES convention will require permit from CITES
• Person carrying more than US$ 10,000 worth of any means of payment (cash, cheque etc.) needs to declare it to the customs. If you plan to bring large amount of money please contact nearest embassy for more detailed information.
For over 19 year olds:
• 200 cigarettes
• 50 cigars
• 250g of tobacco.
• 1L of alcohol
• 2oz of perfume
• Other personal items (gifts, new items) worth up to US$ 400,-
Prohibited
• Narcotics
• Pornography
• Subversive material
• Treasonous material
• Counterfeit goods or materials
Restricted
• Weapons (including imitation), ammunition and explosive material (fireworks) only with permission from Commissioner General of National Police Agency
• Drugs(Narcotics and Psychotropic substance)
• Animals, plants and products thereof including foodstuff is subject to quarantine and may not be allowed to enter. For more information contact nearest embassy or consulate or appropriate authority –plant or animal for required certificates and prohibited items
• Pets - valid good health certificates as well inoculation proofs are need. For a detailed outline of how the process of bringing your pet animal please see our Contact Tab
• Endangered animals and plants and products thereof as outline by the CITES convention will require permit from CITES
• Person carrying more than US$ 10,000 worth of any means of payment (cash, cheque etc.) needs to declare it to the customs. If you plan to bring large amount of money please contact nearest embassy for more detailed information.
Free export
• No information available
Prohibited
• Narcotics
• Pornography
• Subversive material
• Treasonous material
• Counterfeit goods or materials
Restricted
• Goods designated as natural assets and those of cultural importance will require permit from
• Specialty or rare goods from Korea.
• Means of payment – up to the amount declared when entering the country.
• No information available
Prohibited
• Narcotics
• Pornography
• Subversive material
• Treasonous material
• Counterfeit goods or materials
Restricted
• Goods designated as natural assets and those of cultural importance will require permit from
• Specialty or rare goods from Korea.
• Means of payment – up to the amount declared when entering the country.
Basic health information for travelers to South Korea
• Japanese encephalitis is present in this country so every precaution needs to be taken in order to avoid infection.
• Medical and dental care in South Korea is generally good. However it can be expensive and staff often do not speak English.
• Travellers are advised to utilise insect repellent and close clothing to limit the risk of infection. There have been several cases of H5N1 Bird Flu in the country and travellers should avoid visiting live animal markets, poultry farms and other places where you may come into close contact with domestic, caged or wild birds; and ensure poultry and egg dishes are thoroughly cooked.
Basic security information for travelers to South Korea
• Although crime is low in this country, it is not unknown either and instances of theft and violent assaults against random travellers have been noted. All visitors to the country are advised to keep their valuables in a safe and secure location at all times throughout their stay and should avoid any obvious displays of wealth which could attract unwanted attention. Thieves have been known to operate close to many of the major bus and train stations after dark and all visitors should exercise extreme caution if travelling on either of these means of transport during the night.
• Japanese encephalitis is present in this country so every precaution needs to be taken in order to avoid infection.
• Medical and dental care in South Korea is generally good. However it can be expensive and staff often do not speak English.
• Travellers are advised to utilise insect repellent and close clothing to limit the risk of infection. There have been several cases of H5N1 Bird Flu in the country and travellers should avoid visiting live animal markets, poultry farms and other places where you may come into close contact with domestic, caged or wild birds; and ensure poultry and egg dishes are thoroughly cooked.
Basic security information for travelers to South Korea
• Although crime is low in this country, it is not unknown either and instances of theft and violent assaults against random travellers have been noted. All visitors to the country are advised to keep their valuables in a safe and secure location at all times throughout their stay and should avoid any obvious displays of wealth which could attract unwanted attention. Thieves have been known to operate close to many of the major bus and train stations after dark and all visitors should exercise extreme caution if travelling on either of these means of transport during the night.
For further assistance please contact the South Korean Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.
South Korean Customs contact information
Address:
71
Nonhyun-dong
Gangnam-gu
Seoul Korea
135-702
Telephone: +82234381114
Website: http://english.customs.go.kr/
For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest South Korean Embassy.
List of South Korean Embassies all over the world: http://south-korea.visahq.co.uk/embassy/United-Kingdom/
South Korean Customs contact information
Address:
71
Nonhyun-dong
Gangnam-gu
Seoul Korea
135-702
Telephone: +82234381114
Website: http://english.customs.go.kr/
For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest South Korean Embassy.
List of South Korean Embassies all over the world: http://south-korea.visahq.co.uk/embassy/United-Kingdom/
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