COVID-19 Vaccination 2026-2027: Eligibility
This content applies specifically to South Korea. Mandatory immunization does not mean everyone must get vaccinated. If you are planning a vaccination visit in South Korea, free coverage for 2026-2027 focuses on people aged at least 65 and eligible high-risk groups. The program ends on June 30, 2027 (South Korea). Match the start date to the eligible group The change makes vaccination for high-risk groups an ongoing service that local governments must provide. General vaccination starts on October 12, 2026 (South Korea), for people aged at least 70, and October 15, 2026, for those aged 65-69. October 12, 2026, also applies to immunocompromised people and patients or residents of facilities vulnerable to infection who are aged at least 12 at vaccination. Checking which group applies can help you plan around the correct start date. An older woman smiles as a nurse sets down a vaccine carrier in a long-term-care lounge. Find the birth-date and document details For a closer eligibi...