South Korea changes PCR certificates requirements for crew

by The Editorial Team

July 5, 2021

From 1 July 2021, Korean Quarantine is accepting PCR certificates in cases where over 14 days have passed since a vessel’s departure from crew joining port and the PCR certificate has been issued within 72 hours of crew’s embarkation.

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Previously, the PCR certificate was not accepted if issued within 72 hours of “ship’s departure from crew joining port” rather than their embarkation date.

However, if a vessel does not sail for over 14 days after departure from crew joining port, this regulation will not be applicable.

To remind, all travelers to Korea must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 72 hours of their departure, while there is also a mandatory 14-day quarantine upon entry for most travelers.