South Korea permits arrivals on student or work visa, two week quarantine compulsory
View(s):Those holding a valid student visa (D2/D4 visa) and E9 visa can enter the Republic of Korea, but they have to go through the compulsory two week quarantine by paying 100,000 Korean Won (about 15,000 rupees) per day for the quarantine facility.
The Korean Embassy in Sri Lanka said its office had closed services until further notice, but those with valid student visa and E9 visa can enter the country as Qatar Airways still operates flights to Korea. Once Korean authorities confirm, the eligible passenger can be self-quarantined.
D2/D4 visa holders who plan to enter Korea after their entry on visa has expired, will have to obtain a new visa. D2/D4 visa holders whose duration of stay on alien registration card has already expired, will also have to obtain a new visa.
“Under the Immigration Acts of the Republic of Korea, the Embassy of Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka does not have the authority to extend D2/D4 visa,” the Embassy said.
The Embassy recommended valid E9 visa holders to contact their employer in Korea to maintain their visa validity. Those holding E9 visa should go through quarantine as well.
“Under the Immigration Acts of the Republic of Korea, the Embassy of Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka does not have the authority to extend E9 visa. Those who have further inquiries regarding E9 visa are requested to contact the Bureau of Foreign Employment on hotline 1989,” the Embassy also said.