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Carry-On Restrictions
Liquids
- ·Each container must be 100ml (or 100g) or less
- ·All containers must fit in a single clear resealable bag of 1L or less (1 bag per passenger)
- ·The bag must be fully sealed and presented separately for screening
- ·Baby food and medication are allowed beyond this limit as needed (proof may be requested)
Power Banks (Rules revised April 24, 2026)
Starting with flights from April 24, 2026, several major airlines tightened their power bank rules. This is meant to prevent lithium-ion battery fires, and exact requirements can vary slightly by airline, so check your specific airline's notice as well.
- ·Power banks up to 160Wh — maximum 2 per passenger in carry-on
- ·Completely banned in checked luggage — must be carried in the cabin
- ·Do not charge a device from a power bank, or charge the power bank itself from a seat USB port, during the flight
- ·Do not store in the overhead bin — keep it under the seat or in the seat pocket in front of you
- ·If terminals are exposed, cover them with insulating tape or store in an individual pouch to prevent short-circuiting
- ·Items over 100Wh and up to 160Wh may require advance airline approval — check with your airline before you fly
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ETIAS Entry Screening
Check the launch date again closer to your trip: ETIAS originally targeted a Q4 2026 launch, but in July 2026 the EU removed that target date from its official page, so the launch date is currently unconfirmed. An official announcement is expected a few months before actual launch — check the ETIAS official site again as your travel date approaches.
Who needs it
A system requiring nationals of visa-exempt countries (including South Korea) to get pre-approval online before visiting Schengen (and participating) countries — no separate visa is needed
Cost
€20 per person (free for under-18s and over-70s, though application is still required)
Validity
Valid for 3 years from issue, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first — multiple entries allowed within that window
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period (same as the current visa-exempt terms)
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Duty-Free Customs Limits on Return
- ·Limit of USD $800 per person — combining everything purchased abroad plus gift items
- ·The limit does not scale with family size — each individual is assessed against their own $800 limit
- ·Even if you paid in euros, yen, etc., the amount is converted to USD using the customs office's exchange rate on your arrival date, then totaled
- ·Exceeding the limit doesn't mean the items are banned — you can still clear customs by declaring them and paying duty
- ·A voluntary declaration gets you a 30% duty reduction (up to ₩150,000) — an undeclared item caught later incurs a penalty on top
- ·If you have nothing to declare, you can go straight through the "Nothing to Declare" lane with no paperwork (a mobile app / QR declaration is also available)
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