📌 Title: “Planning to Visit Korea in 2025? Here’s Your Must-Check Travel Checklist!”
Heading to Korea in 2025? To make your trip smooth and stress-free, we’ve compiled everything you need to prepare—visa rules, entry tips, internet, currency, and even must-have apps. Just read this one guide and you’re good to go!
✅ 1. Visa-Free Stay up to 90 Days (Indonesia–Korea Agreement)
Indonesian passport holders can enter Korea visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your departure date.
✈️ 2. Flight Booking Tips
Flight comparison apps: Skyscanner, Google Flights, Traveloka Money-saving tip: Flights are usually cheapest 1–3 months before departure. Set up price alerts!
🏨 3. Accommodation Tips
Popular platforms: Agoda, Airbnb, Booking.com, Yanolja (Korea-only) Recommended areas: Myeongdong, Hongdae, Gangnam — near subway lines and central attractions
📶 4. Internet Access: eSIM vs SIM Card vs Pocket Wi-Fi
- eSIM: Installable before departure, super convenient (Airalo, Nomad)
- SIM Card: Available at airports (KT, SKT, LG U+)
Average price: ₩27,500 for 5 days unlimited, ₩38,500+ for 10 days - Pocket Wi-Fi: Great for group travelers; bookable via Klook or Traveloka
💱 5. Currency Exchange & International Cards
- Exchange part of your cash in Indonesia, the rest in Korea (e.g. Myeongdong offers good rates)
- Use cards like Wise or Revolut to save on foreign transaction fees
- Indonesian travelers can also use travel-friendly cards like Jenius (BTPN), Digibank (DBS), or TMRW (UOB) for competitive exchange rates
🛂 6. Entry Procedures & Airport Immigration
- As of 2025, Indonesian citizens are likely exempt from K-ETA, but always check with your airline beforehand
- What to prepare at entry: return flight ticket, hotel reservation, proof of sufficient funds
📲 7. Must-Have Apps (with language support info)
- Naver Map / KakaoMap: Accurate navigation in Korea (UI in English ✔, Bahasa Indonesia ✘)
- Papago / Google Translate: Language help (Papago supports Bahasa Indonesia, Google supports both English & Indonesian)
- Kakao T: Taxi booking app (partial English support, no Bahasa Indonesia)
- Klook / Trazy / Creatrip: Book tickets & activities (supports both English & Indonesian)
💡 Final Note from Hello Korea
Tahun 2025, Korea tetap jadi destinasi favorit traveler Indonesia!
Kalau kamu sudah siap dengan checklist ini, perjalananmu akan jauh lebih mudah dan menyenangkan.
Yuk mulai persiapkan liburan impian kamu bersama Hello Korea! 🇰🇷✈️
