Can I bring fruit or vegetables into Korea?

Almost all fresh fruit and vegetables are prohibited. Plants, seeds and soil must be reported and inspected. Cooked or prepared foods such as kimchi are not subject to inspection.

• △Almost all fresh fruit and vegetables are prohibited items.
• △Plants, seeds, orchids, nursery stock, cut flowers and soil must be reported to customs and inspected.
• ✓Processed plant products that are cooked or prepared as food, such as kimchi and rice cakes, are not subject to inspection.

• •A declaration at customs for any plant material

• •Leaving an apple or other fruit in your bag from the flight

• 🛂Can I bring food into Korea?Cooked and processed foods such as kimchi and rice cakes are not subject to quarantine inspection, but meat, dairy, and fresh fruit and vegetables must be declared or are prohibited.✓YES, WITH CONDITIONSEntry & ImmigrationView answer →
• 🛂Can I bring meat or dairy products into Korea?Meat, processed meats and dairy products must be declared and go through quarantine. Items from or passing through prohibited regions are prohibited. Do not pack them without checking.✕NOEntry & ImmigrationView answer →

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