Jeju Insider

Jeju's visa-free entry is one of the most useful and most misunderstood rules in Korean travel. It lets travellers from many countries that normally need a Korean visa visit the island without one, but it comes with conditions that catch people out every year: how you arrive, how long you stay and, above all, whether you can carry on to Seoul. I'm not an immigration lawyer, so this is a plain-English summary of the official rules and recent news as of late 2026. Rules change, so always confirm with Korea's Ministry of Justice, the official K-ETA site or your nearest Korean embassy before you book. Last checked 1 November 2026. Quick answer: Most foreign nationals can visit Jeju without a visa for up to 30 days for tourism or transit, if they arrive in Jeju directly from abroad (Jeju Airport or Jeju Port) and stay on Jeju . The scheme is closed to nationals of about two dozen countries on the Ministry of Justice's exclusion list. Going on to Seoul or anywhere else...

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy or book through them, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. How this site makes money . Most Jeju guides tell you to "take a bus or a taxi" from the airport and stop there. I live in Aewol, about 30 minutes from the terminal, and this is the west-side version: which gate to walk to, which bus, roughly what it costs, and when a taxi or rental shuttle is the better call. Fares and timetables are as published in 2026 and change often, so check the signs at the airport. Last checked October 2026. Quick answer: From Jeju International Airport (CJU), the cheapest way to Aewol is express bus 102 from Gate 4 (about ₩3,000, 40–50 minutes, roughly every 25–55 minutes from morning to evening). A taxi to Aewol takes about 30 minutes and typically costs in the ₩25,000–30,000 range. If you are picking up a rental car, walk to Gate 3 or Gate 5 for the shuttle. Everything leaves from the ground floor, right outsi...