Indian Embassy Issues Travel Advisory After Vlogger Denied Entry at Jeju Island

Indian travel vlogger Sachin Awasthi and his wife were denied entry, detained overnight, and deported from South Korea's Jeju Island in December, prompting the Indian Embassy in Seoul to issue a travel advisory. The embassy emphasized that Jeju's visa waiver scheme permits short-term tourism but does not guarantee entry, which is determined solely by Korean immigration authorities. Travellers are advised to carry printed documents including return tickets, hotel bookings, detailed itineraries, and proof of sufficient funds. The advisory aims to minimize entry denials and related inconveniences for Indian nationals.