Indian Embassy Issues Travel Advisory for Jeju Island After Influencer's Detention Claim

Following Indian influencer Sachin Awasthi's claim of being detained for nearly 38 hours and denied entry at South Korea's Jeju Island under the visa waiver scheme, the Indian Embassy in Seoul issued a travel advisory. It clarified that the visa waiver permits short-term tourism only and does not guarantee entry, which is determined by South Korean immigration authorities. The advisory warns against unauthorized travel to mainland Korea without a visa and urges travelers to carry mandatory documents and demonstrate clear travel plans to avoid denial or repatriation.