The lay of the land
South Korea shares land borders with 1 neighbouring country, so overland routes and multi-country trips are easy to fold into a plan. It’s a place you can arrive in and keep moving.
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Travelling to South Korea?
Everything you need for South Korea, sorted before you land: data, visa, insurance and lounges.
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Seoul’s food scene and nightlife, temple stays in the mountains, a culture built on the world’s fastest internet. South Korea moves quick, your data should too.
- REGION
- Asia
- CURRENCY
- South Korean WonKRW
- CAPITAL
- Seoul
- PLUGS
- Type C / F220 V
- LANGUAGE
- Korean
- AREA
- 100,210km²
Travel notes for South Korea
KR / FIELD NOTESData the moment you land
The eSIM installs at home, on wifi, with no rush, and switches itself on when you land. Plans run from 1 GB to 50 GB, valid up to 30 days, with unlimited day passes for longer stays. It’s the difference between walking off the plane looking for a counter and walking off the plane ordering a car.
Timing your trip
Summer in South Korea lands between June and August, and the prices and the queues come with it. If you can pick, May or September give you the same place with fewer people and less heat.
Paying your way
When a card machine or an ATM asks whether you want to pay in your own currency, say no: that’s dynamic currency conversion and the rate is always worse for you. Pay in the local currency every time, and leave the airport exchange desk as a last resort.
Documents & cover
Photograph your passport, visa and insurance and put the copies somewhere you can reach without your phone: an email to yourself works. The day the bag goes, the copies are what turn a disaster into an errand.
Getting understood
The translator’s camera is the tool people use most and mention least: point it at a menu, a sign or a ticket and read it. It works better with data, which is where an eSIM earns its keep far more than it does in your photos.
Cities in South Korea
KR / 1Your pre-flight checklist
KR / PRE-FLIGHT- 01See eSIM plansDATA
Stay connected
Local-network data everywhere in South Korea, from the second you land. Choose truly unlimited by days or a fixed pack: hotspot included, delivered by email in seconds and activated only when you arrive.
- 1 GB · 7 days€0.99
- 3 GB · 14 days€2.99
- 5 GB · 21 days€3.99
- ∞ Unlimited data · 1-30 days: from €1.43/day
- 02Browse loungesLAYOVER
Lounges at your airports
3 lounges across South Korea's main airports. Skip the terminal chaos at South Korea’s main airports: pay-per-visit lounges with coffee, wifi, showers and quiet. Whatever airline or class you fly.
- 03Get a quoteCOVER
Travel insurance
One clinic visit abroad can cost more than the whole trip. Full medical cover in South Korea from day one: plus cancellation, baggage and 24/7 human help in your language.
Medical expenses abroadTrip cancellationBaggage and techRepatriation and 24/7 help - 04Check your nationalityENTRY
Visa and entry
Entry rules for South Korea depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.
- 05FAST TRACK
Airport fast track
COMING SOONSkip the security queue at 300+ airports.
- 06CLAIMS
Flight compensation
COMING SOONDelayed or cancelled? Claim up to €600.
THE MEMBER MATH
This trip with Ozu+
- 10 GB eSIM · South Korea€6.99INCLUDED
- VIP lounge · Matina (ICN)€39.35−€35.00 CREDIT
Buying it loose€46.34
With Ozu+€34.34/month
YOU SAVE €12.00/monthGood to know
KR / FAQDo I need a visa for South Korea?
Entry rules for South Korea depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.
Will my phone work in South Korea?
Yes. With a South Korea travel eSIM your phone connects to local networks directly: no roaming charges, and you keep your number and WhatsApp as always.
How much does mobile data cost in South Korea?
Data packs start at €0.99 and unlimited plans from €1.43 per day, depending on trip length. Every plan includes hotspot and instant email delivery.
When should I buy my South Korea eSIM?
Any time before you fly. It installs in 2 minutes and stays dormant: it only activates when you connect to a network in South Korea, so buying early costs nothing.
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