Do I need an airport transit visa in Seoul

I will be flying Korean Air from Phnom Pehn (Cambodia) to Seoul (South Korea), then Air France to Paris. I will have to go through Korean Immigration. I am a French citizen.

Do I need an airport transit visa in Seoul. If so, where and when do I get it? I only have 3 hours to do the transfer, is this enough time?

Best Answer

No visa is required for a French citizen when entering South Korea. French citizens are allowed to stay up to 90 days visa free in South Korea. Also, 3 hours for transit is plenty of time in any major international airport. So, you will be fine.

The Wikipedia reference describes the visa policy for French citizens.

Also, KLM's TIMATIC Visa Information, used by airlines to confirm passenger requirements, has the same information that no transit visa is required for French nationals for transiting South Korea.

National France (FR)
Embarkation Cambodia (KH)
Transit Korea (Rep.) (KR)
Destination France (FR)
ALSO CHECK DESTINATION INFORMATION BELOW

Korea (Rep.) (KR)

VISA NOT REQUIRED.

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Can I transit through Seoul?

Transit passengers. Passengers originating from the United States who transit through Korean airports (who do not pass through immigration) do not require a negative PCR COVID-19 test and have no quarantine requirement for stays less than 24 hours.

Are travel visas required for Korea?

For US citizens you must have a valid passport to enter the Republic of Korea. Although obtaining a visa in advance can ease the entry process, as long as you have a valid U.S. passport, you can enter the Republic of Korea without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days if you are a tourist or on business.

Do I need visa during transit?

Do you need a visa to transit in India? Indian visa requirements state that all non-visa-exempt travelers who are passing through an Indian airport for more than 24 hours, or who intend to leave the airport Transit Area, are required to have a visa to transit through India.

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