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assport/Visa
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No |
Yes |
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No |
Yes |
| Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Yes |
No/1 |
Yes |
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| Passports |
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Passport valid for a minimum of three months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
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| Visas |
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Not required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above (except 1. nationals of Latvia who do require a visa) for the following durations:
(a) nationals of Australia and EU countries for stays of up to 90 days, except nationals of Italy who may stay for up to 60
days;
(b) nationals of Canada for stays of up to six months;
(c) nationals of the USA for stays of up to 30 days.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
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Single-entry (up to 90 days): £16.50. Single-entry (more than 90 days): £27.50. Multiple-entry: £44. The same fees apply for both business and tourist visas. Nationals of Italy, Spain, Sweden and UK can obtain a visa
valid for up to six months free of charge.
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30, 60 or 90 days.
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Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses for details.
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Five.
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ontact Addresses
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| Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the UK |
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60 Buckingham Gate, London SW1E 6AJ, UK
Tel: (020) 7227 5500 or 5504 (consular section).
Website: www.koreanembassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1730, 1000-1200 and 1400-1600 (consular section).
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| Korea Tourism Organization in the UK |
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3rd Floor, New Zealand House, Haymarket, London SW1Y 4TE, UK
Tel: (020) 7321 2535 or 7925 1717.
Website: www.tour2korea.com
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| Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the USA |
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2450 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Consular section: 2320 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 939 5653 (consular section).
Website: www.koreaembassy.org
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| Korea National Tourism Organization (KNTO) in the USA |
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2 Executive Drive, Suite 750, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, USA
Tel: (201) 585 0909 or 1 800 868 7567.
Website: http://english.tour2korea.com
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ealth
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| No |
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| No |
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Comprehensive health insurance is recommended. There are facilities in all tourist areas, and hotels will recommend a local
doctor. International clinics at large general hospitals like Severance Hospital, Asan Medical Centre or Samsung Medical Centre
are recommended. Almost all hospitals require payment and registration prior to treatment. Most nurses and receptionists do
not speak English; writing words out on paper can help in an emergency.
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ublic Holidays
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Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.
2007
1 Jan New Year.
17-19 Feb Sollal (Lunar New Year).
1 Mar Independence Movement Day.
1 May Labour Day.
5 May Children’s Day.
24 May Birth of Buddha.
6 Jun Memorial Day.
17 Jul Constitution Day.
15 Aug Liberation Day.
24-26 Sep Harvest Moon (Chusok).
3 Oct National Foundation Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
2008
1 Jan New Year.
Feb* Sollal (Lunar New Year).
1 Mar Independence Movement Day.
1 May Labour Day.
5 May Children’s Day.
May* Birth of Buddha.
6 Jun Memorial Day.
15 Aug Liberation Day.
Sep* Harvest Moon (Chusok).
3 Oct National Foundation Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
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(a) * As Buddhist holidays are determined by lunar activity, these dates are yet to be confirmed. (b) Birth of Buddha day
falls on the full moon of the sixth month of the lunar year (around the middle of May on the international calendar).
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Overview 