Questions & Answers
Category:Immigration
Do I need a visa to visit Korea?
Probably not, depending on the country that issued your passport. There are almost 100 countries who do not require a tourist visa to enter Korea. The allowed duration of stay depends also on the country of origin. For a list, click here or go to the Visiting Korea tab and look under Your Arrival in Korea.
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Communication Services
General Info
- I don't speak Korean. Will I be able to manage when I go to Korea?
- I'd love to visit Korea, but I can't eat spicy foods. Is there anything I can eat?
- I have some ideas on how to improve services for other visitors. Who can I talk to?
- Is it possible to get a tax refund on purchases I make in Korea?
- What is the voltage in Korea?
- How much should one tip in Korea?
- Why is it when I click on to the English functions of the ATM, there's often a step that's in Korea only
- What is Haechi? Why is it the symbol of Seoul?
Getting Around
- Why are the route maps at bus stops almost all in Korean only?
- When I take a taxi, where should I sit, in front or in back? Is it O.K. to sit next to the driver?
- Do I have to wear a seat belt in Korean taxis?
- My trip home by taxi cost me more than usual the other night. Did the driver cheat me?
- Why is it so hard to get a taxi to pick me up after 11PM?
Thing to Do
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Restaurants, Coffee Shops, etc.
Usmania Restaurant, Pakistan Cuisine, Itaewon, Seoul -
Counselling, Coaching, EAP, Therapy, etc.
Adaptable Human Solutions, Counselling-Therapy, Seoul -
Moving, Relocation, Storage
Asian Tigers Transpack - Moving Services to and from Korea -
Shopping, Food, Clothing, New and Used Stuff, etc.
Goodwill Store Seoul - Used Items Donations and Purchases -
Schools Nursery to University
British International Kindergarten - BIK Cheongdam, Gangnam, Seoul -
Banks and Finance Services
KEB Expat Banking Services at Korea Exchange Banks in Seoul-Busan-Incheon-Ulsan -
Shopping, Food, Clothing, New and Used Stuff, etc.
Audace Lingerie, European Brands & Sizes, Gangnam, Seoul -
Doctors, Hospitals, Intl Clinics
Grand Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery-Dermatology, Apgujeong, Seoul
Last Posts On Forums
An opportunity to meet the Editor-in-Chief of Dow Jones and Managing Editor of The Wall Street Journal.
The convention showcases the local tattoo scene.
The dates of the HaeBangChon Festival have changed to 25-26 May.
Win 2 tickets for a Sunday matinee by entering the Korea4Expats.com draw by Thursday 10 May. Draw on Friday.
