Rules & Refunds

Visas and entry authorisations, tax refunds, duty free and the paperwork that differs by passport. The rules and the money, checked against official sources and dated.

Rules & RefundsSeoul

Korea Tax Refund: Why You Do Not Get 10% Back, and How to Get the Most

The VAT is 10% but the refund is usually 4–7%. Which of the three ways to claim actually pays best, what the ₩15,000 threshold means, and the Incheon process step by step.

October 3, 2026

Rules & RefundsSeoul

K-Beauty in Seoul for Visitors: Clinics, Shops and What Is Worth Your Time

Seoul's skincare industry is built for residents, not tourists, which is why visitors overpay. Where to buy, what a clinic visit actually involves, and which treatments suit a short trip.

October 2, 2026

Rules & RefundsSeoul

Korea Duty Free Coupons: What They Actually Save You, and How to Claim Them

Lotte, Shilla, Shinsegae and I'PARK all give foreign visitors stackable coupons before you arrive. What each tier is worth, and how to claim them on a page that is only published in Chinese.

October 2, 2026

Rules & Refunds

Korea Entry Requirements 2026: K-ETA, e-Arrival Card and What Changes in 2027

US, UK, Canadian and Australian passport holders are exempt from K-ETA until the end of 2026 — but a different form is now mandatory, and the exemption expires. What applies to your dates.

October 2, 2026