FAQ

Flight schedules and aircraft information are required for aircraft operation permit, and a General Declaration and a Noise Certificate will be required.

Passengers may need a VISA or KETA depending on their nationality, and passengers and crew must complete the necessary documents to pass through CIQ. 

ACC assists by preparing these documents on behalf of passengers/crew in advance and only their signature is required for submission.

To enter Korea, a VISA or KETA (korea Electronic Travel Authorization) application is required depending on the nationality of the passenger. 

There are some countries that exempt visa for RKPC only, provided that you stay only in RKPC and most transit passengers do not require a visa.

For detailed visa requirements, please contact ACC or refer to the VISA portal and KETA official website.

KOREA VISA PORTAL 

K-ETA 

Crew can stay without a visa for up to 30 days but they must bring their crew ID.

Since there is no Visa on Arrival system in Korea, passenger who needs to issue visa can enter Korea after applying through the embassy in advance.

Passengers with an APEC Business Travel Card (APEC CARD) benefit from visa exemption and fast-track entry and exit. 

The passport number on the APEC card must match the valid passport currently carried by the passenger and the ‘KOR’ must be stated on the back of the APEC card.

Items prohibited from being brought into Korea include meat and meat products, fruit, firearms, drugs, etc. 

Some processed foods or specific foods may be allowed, but please check with ACC in advance.

Items Restricted On the Plane

The main duty-free limit is

*Liquor : 2 bottles of liquor (total volume up to 2L and US$400)

*Tobacco ; 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, or 250 grams of any other tobacco product.

*Perfume : 100ml of perfume

Other duty-free items: The total value of personal items and souvenirs is limited to $800

Korea Customs Service

For foreign aircraft to operate domestic flights, a declaration of conversion of aircraft qualification must be submitted to customs. 

This process requires departure airport fueling information (fuel supplier, fuel cost) and a copy of the captain's passport for customs declaration of aircraft’s remaining fuel. 

Customs procedures typically take 30 minutes to an hour, but it may take longer if further inspections are made.

To bring a pet into Korea, a vaccination certificate and health certificate are required. 

All travelers bringing cats or dogs to the Republic of Korea must adhere to the following procedure. 

Animal and Plant Quarantine