Arriving in Korea — first 72 hours

Not official advice. Airline, airport, and city rules can change. Confirm with your carrier and airport sites.

Right after landing

1. Follow immigration and customs lines for your status.
2. Pick up baggage and exit to the public hall.
3. Decide: rail/bus into the city vs taxi (keep the destination in Korean or on a map pin).

Phone & money

• Airport SIM / eSIM desks and bank ATMs are in the arrival hall.
• Confirm whether your foreign card works before you leave the airport.

Getting around

• T-money / similar cards load on transit and convenience stores.
• Keep your hotel or Airbnb address written in Korean for drivers.

Official / trusted links

• Incheon Airport
• Korea Tourism Organization
• Emergency: 112 (police), 119 (fire/medical)

Tip

Save offline maps for your first neighborhood before you leave Wi‑Fi.