Pertama Kali ke Korea untuk Wisata Medis — Panduan Lengkap A-Z 2026
From visa (K-ETA) and airport transfer to first konsultasi, perawatan, pemulihan, and post-return care — a step-by-step guide for first-time medical tourists. Includes packing checklist, payment info, and emergency contacts.
First Time in Korea for Wisata Medis — 2026 Complete A-to-Z Guide
Planning your first Korea wisata medis trip? From visa preparation to post-return aftercare, MediQueen guides you through every step. With this guide, there's nothing to fear even if it's your first time.
Step 1: Visa & Entry
For tourism, most nationalities can stay visa-free for 90 days (30 for some countries). For the 2026 Visit Korea Year, 22 countries incl. the US and Vietnam are temporarily exempt from K-ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) until December 31, 2026 — you only submit an e-Arrival Card before entry. K-ETA becomes required again from January 2027, so visiting within 2026 is procedurally simpler (if K-ETA applies to you, apply at least 72 hours before departure). For extended perawatan, apply for a wisata medis visa (C-3-3 or G-1-10); using a Justice Ministry–designated Excellent Attraction Institution (expanded to 90 in 2025) brings simplified paperwork and e-visa issuance within 3 days. MediQueen assists with your visa documentation. Ensure your passport is valid for 6+ months.
Step 2: Airport to Hotel
Use MediQueen's VIP pickup service for a private car from Incheon Airport to your Gangnam accommodation (50–70 minutes). SIM cards and pocket WiFi are available at the arrivals level.
Step 3: First Consultation
Even before you travel, send photos and records and MediQueen provides a free remote pre-consultation with a preliminary plan and cost estimate, minimizing your stay. On-site, visit the klinik the day before or morning of perawatan for specialist konsultasi. A MediQueen coordinator accompanies you with real-time interpretation (English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, Vietnamese), and Muslim patients can request cultural/religious accommodations in advance such as halal meals and female medical staff. Thoroughly discuss prosedur details, expected results, pemulihan, and precautions.
Step 4: Perawatan Day
Arrive 30 minutes early for cleansing and numbing cream. Perawatan takes 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on type. Rest at the klinik for 30–60 minutes post-perawatan. Premium kliniks with VIP lounges offer private pemulihan rooms.
Step 5: Pemulihan
For non-bedah perawatans, return to normal activities within same day to 3 days. Contact your coordinator 24/7 via the MediQueen app; immediate klinik connection if any concerns arise.
Step 6: Follow-up & Return
Get a follow-up check before departure and receive perawatan records and aftercare guides. MediQueen provides free remote konsultasis for 6 months post-return.
Packing Checklist
✓ Passport (6+ months validity) ✓ K-ETA confirmation ✓ Medical records in English (if applicable) ✓ Current medication list ✓ Comfortable clothes (considering swelling) ✓ Sunglasses & mask ✓ Travel insurance
Payment Info
Korea kliniks accept all major internasional cards (Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, JCB, AMEX). Note: as of January 2026, the 10% VAT refund for foreign cosmetic/plastic surgery has ended, so your quoted price closely reflects the final amount. Card availability may be limited for some countries due to sanctions, and MediQueen advises on payment in advance.
Emergency Contacts
- MediQueen 24hr Hotline: +82-2-1234-5678
- Police: 112 | Fire/Emergency: 119 | Foreigner Help: 1345
- Major Seoul ERs: Samsung Seoul Hospital, Asan Medical Center, Severance Hospital (all with foreigner-dedicated desks)
