Spring 2021 Arrival and Self-Quarantine Facilities Application Guide Office of International Affairs Seoul National University 1. Summary This guide contains the application procedure for “Siheung Campus Self-Quarantine Facilities”. SNU OIA offers for students who are required to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival to Korea at Seoul National University Siheung Campus Hotel & Convention Center. Please note that there may be additional changes in the guidelines and information, and students must comply with the latest version of the guidance at all times. 2. Arrival (Airport to Self-Quarantine Facilities) All entrants who reside in Korea must receive a COVID-19 diagnostic test immediately upon arrival at the local public health center’s screening clinics. It is mandatory that each person DOES NOT use public transportation and instead uses a personal vehicle or specially designated shuttle taxi/bus when going to receive their mandatory COVID-19 test. Please note that all individuals are required to undergo a mandatory self-quarantine for 14 days from the next day, regardless of their test results. ○ Arrival Guide (Wear a mask all the time during the travel) 1) Upon arrival, go to the emergency shuttle bus waiting area (Zone 5 ~ 8 bound for Siheung-si), fill out the passenger form, and take the bus 7000. Passengers are only allowed to get off at the bus stops designated by the district office. 2) Get off at the local district office (Siheung-si Jeongwang-dong E-Mart), and receive the COVID-19 diagnostic test at Siheung Jeongwang Public Health Center’s Screening Clinics. 3) After the diagnostic test, take the specially designated transportation again (free), and head to the SNU Siheung Campus Hotel & Convention Center self-quarantine facilities. 4) You will be given further guidance for move-in and self-quarantine. ○ Shuttle Bus (#7000) Timetable (Subject to change, fare: KRW 5,300) - Due to the limited operation hours of the district office’s screening clinic (tests available to passengers who arrive before 6 pm through the bus #3), we advise you to change your flight schedule according to the schedule below. If you take a specially designated taxi, it will cost around 50,000 KRW. Location #1 #2 #3 #4 Departure from the Terminal 1 08:55 12:55 16:55 20:40 Incheon Airport Terminal 2 08:35 12:35 16:35 20:20 Jungwang Arrival at Siheung 09:25 13:25 17:25 21:10 E-Mart * Route: T2 → T1 → Arrival at E-Mart (Siheung Sihwa Branch) ○ Siheung Jeongwang Public Health Center (Screening Clinics) Operation Hours Time Important Note Weekdays No diagnostic test available if you arrive after 18:00 09:00~18:00 Official vehicles for (Mon ~ Fri) (You should take bus #1, #2, and #3) each turn will be Weekends No diagnostic test available if you arrive after 13:00 provided without 09:30~13:00 charges (Sat ~ Sun) (You should take bus #1) Those who could not receive the test on the arrival date must visit the screening clinic by walk or personal vehicle within 2 days. (e.g., if you arrive in Korea on Feb 1, you have to get the test until Feb 2) ☎ Jeongwang Public Health Center: 031) 310-6801~6802 (Reservation for the COVID-19 Test) 3. Self-Quarantine Facilities at Siheung Campus * Students who will reside in SNU dormitories (Gwanaksa) after the self-quarantine utilize the university shuttle bus from Siheung Campus to the dormitories. Please note that if you wish to stay at the self-quarantine facilities at Siheung Campus, you are required to pay a fee. Please read the information below carefully and make sure that you apply for our university-provided quarantine facilities at least 3 days before your departure from your home country. Please note that the self-quarantine requirement applies only to new entrants to Korea (including return and re-entry to Korea), and therefore, students who are currently residing in Korea are not required to undergo self-quarantine. <Self-Quarantine Facilities Operation Plans> Schedule Date - 1st round: 2021. 1. 22. (Fri) ~ 2021. 1. 29. (Fri) - 2nd round: 2021. 1. 29. (Fri) ~ 2021. 2. 5. (Fri) (Please note that the above dates are a subject to change. Students - Application Period will be registered for the self-quarantine facilities on a first come- (Document Submission & Payment) first serve basis. In case you change your mind and cancel your application, your spot will be given to a person in the waiting list and you will have to reapply again if you wish to self-quarantine at the Siheung Campus facilities.) - 2021.2.1.(Mon) ~ 2021.3.14.(Sun) - You MUST check in between 2.1. (Mon)~2. 28. (Sun) and keep in - Operation Period mind that the self-quarantine period is 14 days. (e.g., if you arrive on Feb 1, self-quarantine is over at 12:00 p.m. Feb 15) - Address: 173, Seouldaehak-ro, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea (경기도 시흥시 서울대학로 173(정왕동 - Facilities Venue 2554번지) 서울대학교 시흥캠퍼스) - About 50 ~ 100 rooms are available at the Hotel*(See appendix 3 for directions and details) - Submit the application form through the link below and pay for the fee BEFORE MOVE IN - How to Apply ☆Link: https://forms.gle/pGZc8xeTcC1k1Nn86 - No hard copy documents are required - For Quarantine: USD 900 (around USD 65 per day, 14 days) - Total: USD 900 - Fee for Self-Quarantine - Fee must be wired to a bank account number that will be announced in subsequent updates. Please keep in mind that while doing a wire transfer, that extra fees such as transfer fee may occur. - We will be providing all students with three meals a day (Included - Others in the total fee of USD 900). Meals will be delivered to your room. * If you do not complete the application and fee payment in time, you are not allowed to move into the self- quarantine facilities. Bank account information will be provided at a later time for students who finish the application. * Due to the limited number of rooms available per day, not every applicant will be accepted. We will further notice you in case we are unable to accommodate you on a certain day. ☎ Office of International Affairs: 02) 880-4447 (Emergency Call 24/7) ※ We will be creating a Kakao group chat where we will be posting regular updates regarding quarantine procedures. Please note that the invitation link will be sent out only to the applicants who have applied for the Siheung Campus quarantine facilities. - More Information? Arrival Guideline, SNU COVID-19 Response Manual, SNU OIA COVID-19 Information Board, Korea's COVID-19 Official Website for Foreigners, Governmental guidance on COVID-19 prevention, Seoul Survivor [Appendix 1] THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDELINE. PLEASE NOTE THAT SNU DOES NOT PROVIDE QUARANTINE FACILITES AT THE GWANAK CAMPUS. IF YOU WISH TO STAY AT QUARANTINE FACILITES PROVIDED BY SNU OIA, PLEASE REFER TO THE INFROMATION ABOVE REGARDING THE SIHEUNG CAMPUS QUARANTINE FACILITES. <Incheon Airport to Gwanak-gu Transportation> - All entrants who reside in Seoul must be tested immediately upon arrival at the local public health center’s screening clinic. - All Seoul residents must travel by a personal vehicle or specially arranged shuttle taxi/bus. - Please refrain from using public transportation when going to receive your COVID-19 test. - How take a shuttle bus to Gwanak-gu? 1) Upon arrival, go to the emergency shuttle bus waiting area (Zone 4). (Incheon Airport – Terminal 1 (1F), Terminal 2 (B1F). 2) Check the bus routes and fill out the passenger form. Passengers are only allowed to get off at bus stops designated by the district office. 3) Take the shuttle bus to your local district office. 4) Get off at the district office and follow the instructions given by the person in charge at the district office. You may be scheduled to receive the COVID-19 diagnostic test immediately or be asked to head directly to your residence. For the latter case, ride the district office vehicle if possible and visit the screening clinic again within 2 days. ○ Shuttle Bus Timetable (Subject to change, fare: KRW 16,000) - Due to the limited operation hours of the district office’s screening clinic (tests available to passengers who arrive before 6 pm through the bus #2), you are required to change your flight schedule accordingly Departure Location #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 from the Terminal 1 07:50 12:50 16:50 19:50 Flexible Incheon Airport Terminal 2 07:30 12:30 16:30 19:30 Flexible Arrival at Gwanak-gu 10:00 14:00~15:00 19:00 22:00 23:00 Gwanak-gu Council * Route: T2 → T1 → Dongjak-gu → Gwanak gu District Office → Geumcheon-gu ○ Gwanak-gu Public Health Center (Screening Clinics) Operation Hours Time Important Note Weekdays 09:00~18:00 No diagnostic test available if you arrive after 18:00 Official vehicles for Saturday 09:00~18:00 (You should take bus #1 and #2) each turn will be No diagnostic test available if you arrive after 13:00 provided without Sunday 09:00~13:00 (You should take bus #1) charges Those who could not receive the test on the arrival date must visit the screening clinic by walk or personal vehicle within 2 days. (i.e. if you arrive in Korea on Feb 1, you have to get the test until Feb 2) ☎ Gwanak-gu Office 02) 879-7720, 7726 / ☎ Gwanak-gu Public Health Center 02) 879-7133, 7136 [Appendix 2] Application Form Student Number Full Name (e.g., 2021-10001) (Surname, First, Middle) Entry Date to Korea (ex) Year, Month, Date, Time) Date of Entry to Self- quarantine facilities * You must go under self- (ex) Year, Month, Date, Time) quarantine for 14 consecutive days.