Travel Information
Lebanese citizens travelling to South Korea
Citizens of Lebanon that are travelling to South Korea need a stamped visa in their passport prior to arriving.
South Korea has a COVID-19 outbreak.
Multiple governments have advised against travel to South Korea. Air commute between South Korea and other countries may be restricted.
What to expect in South Korea
Flights and Prices
Flight prices to South Korea from Lebanon usually are around 1351198.00 LBP. Ethiopian Airlines is a common carrier airline.
International and domestic airlines
Common international airlines are
Korean Air, and Jeju Air
. Popular domestic airlines areJeju Air
Common Tourist Questions
🥘 Do I need to tip?
No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.
💰 Should I carry cash?
Yes, you should carry cash on you. Foreigners usually deal in cash.
☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?
Some popular telecom companies are
SK Telecom, KT, and KT Olleh
.💦 Can I drink tap water?
Yes, you can generally drink tap water. This may not apply in smaller towns and rural areas. Double-check when you arrive.
🚕What do I use to get around?
Popular ride-hailing services include Kakao T.
Exchange Rates
The primary currency is KRW.
1 LBP = 0.802992 KRW
To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $5.73 USD.
Visa Status
A Visa needs to be provided by the country prior to travelling.
Notes and Passport Validity
There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.
Printed visa authorization and an Electronic Visa Issuance Confirmation issued by the Ministry of Justice must be presented at the time of travel:Visa not required if arriving at and departing from Jeju (CJU) Airport:Visa not required for passengers who have previously entered Korea (Rep.) at least 4 times within the last 2 years or at least 10 visits in total:Visa Exemption for 30 days for those who are in transit through South Korea, provided they present a physical visa or a residence permit issued by the following countries and are arriving at South Korea from one of these countries and continuing to a third country, or arriving from a third country and continuing to one of these countries.: Australia1: Canada: European Union: New Zealand: United States:All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry:
Safety and Security
Do not travel.
Statistics
These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in South Korea. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.
Internet Speed (4.80 / 5)
Safety (4.35 / 5)
Cost of Living (4.25 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost
$49.00 USD / night
Average Dinners
$5.73 USD
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Popular Cities in South Korea
Busan
Daegu
Daejeon
Gwangju
Jeju Island
Seoul
Suwon