Visa Information
All international participants are responsible for ensuring that they possess a valid passport and fulfill any visa or entry requirements prior to traveling to the Republic of Korea.
Depending on your nationality, a visa may be required to enter Korea. We strongly advise you to check the visa requirements well in advance by consulting the nearest Korean Embassy or Consulate in your country.
※ If you need an official letter of invitation (or letter of acceptance) to support your visa application, please contact the KAI 2025 Secretariat at meeting@kaimm.org
K-ETA
You can apply for K-ETA if you hold a passport from one of the countries or regions listed on the official website
The Korean local time is 9 hours ahead of GMT with no daylight savings time.
Korean Standard Time
Local Time
The coming of autumn brings continental winds and clear, dry weather, making these months perhaps the most pleasant time of year. November's vivid gold and vibrant red create a colorful panorama.
Major foreign currencies that can be exchanged at banks, hotels, and the airport include the US Dollar, Japanese Yen, Euro, and UK Sterling. Most hotels, restaurants, and shops accept major international credit cards including Visa, American Express, Diners Club, Master Card, and JCB. Foreign-issued ATM cards may have limited use.
Tip
Tipping is not a regular practice in Korea. Service charges are included in your bill for rooms, meals and other services at hotels and upscale restaurants.
Tax
Before making a purchase, please check the affiliated stores for domestic tax refund.
When purchasing items (over KRW 15,000), request a purchase receipt and tax refund documents (passport required).
You must keep the issued purchase receipt and refund documentation until your departure.
※ You cannot get a tax refund if not requesting for the refund documentation. Refund may also be refused if the documentation is filled incompletely
VAT Refunds
Incheon Int'l Airport: https://www.airport.kr/ap_en/1425/subview.do
Travelers who carry internationally recognized credit cards can get a cash advance in Korea Won from Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) installed at airports, major hotels, department stores, subway stations and tourist attractions. ATMs are in operation 24 hours a day. Most stores, hotels and restaurants in Korea accept major international credit cards. However, it is advisable to carry some cash as some occasions will require them. For example, to add on or load money to fare cards, only cash is accepted.
Prepaid SIM Card
International dialing code in Seoul, Korea is +82-2 (Area code).
Please omit (0) when dialing from overseas.
Emergency calls
The standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts. The socket has two round holes and is the same type used in France, Germany, Austria, Greece, Turkey, and many other countries. The multi-voltage travel adapters are available at hotel's front desk. They can also be purchased at a duty-free shop, convenience shop at Incheon Int'l Airport, or Yongsan Electronics Shopping Town.
Government office hours are usually from 9:00 am to 06:00 pm on weekdays and closed on weekends. Banks are open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on weekdays and closed on Saturday and Sunday. Major stores are open every day from morning hours until 08:00 to 10:00 pm including Sundays.
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