Any foreign visitors wishing to enter the Republic of Korea must have a valid passport and obtain a Korean visa before the visitation. For nationals in countries eligible for visa-free entry to Korea, one must obtain K-ETA. This is a new measure put in force in Oct. 2021. Please make sure to check whether you need a Korean visa or K-ETA.
※ Starting July 1st 2020, The Embassy of the Republic of Korea (ROK) issues a Confirmation of Visa Issuance in place of a visa label as an entry permit into Korea.
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1) Visa No. Serial No. of Visa Issuance |
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2) Status of Stay Type of social activities or status of Foreigners while their stay in Korea |
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3) Period of Stay Foreigners' length of stay in Korea |
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4) Number of Entries Visa Types, single-entry visa/double-entry visa/multiple-entry visa |
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5) Date of Issue Visa Issuance date |
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6) Validity Period of Visa The Valid Term of Visa / After this date, the visa is automatically rendered void |
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7) Issuing Authority Where the visa was issued |
Countries under Visa Waiver Agreement
Please visit the Korea Visa Portal website, or contact your local Korean Embassy for accurate visa information, as rules and regulations vary depending on the country you’re coming from.
The Korean government may have suspended visa exemptions and visa-free entry for foreign nationals in some countries due to Covid-19. Therefore, all individuals in those countries may be required to apply for a visa before travel even though they were previously eligible for visa-free travel to Korea. The list of countries affected by this measure can vary at any time with changes in Covid-19 circumstances; please make sure to check the up-to-date entry requirements before leaving for Korea.
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K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)
K-ETA is required for nationals/citizens of countries/regions where visa-free entry is available.
The ministry of Justice decided to extend the temporary exemption period for 1 more year to stimulate the tourism industry in celebration of 「Visit Korea Year (2023~2024)」, the exemption will be effective until December 31, 2025 (KST).
The countries/regions that are currently exempt from K-ETA are subject to this extension. Those who are subject to the exemption will get a pop-up message when they select their nationality during the application. Still, those who wish to receive benefits from K-ETA approval, such as not having to submit an arrival card, may apply for K-ETA; in that case, the application fee will be charged.
※ Those who have obtained K-ETA can use it until its expiration date and the application fee paid is non-refundable.
- You must apply for the K-ETA at least 1 month before boarding the flight or ship bound for the Republic of Korea. You can apply for K-ETA on the K-ETA official website (www.k-eta.go.kr) or mobile App (K-ETA)
- The K-ETA is not a VISA. K-ETA approval does not guarantee admission to the Republic of Korea; a Korea Immigration Service officer at a port of entry will have the final determination.
- Once you have been approved, the K-ETA is valid for two years. K-ETA is generally valid for multiple trips over a period of two years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
- You can get the results by email within 72 hours after submitting the K-ETA application.
- If you submit false information on the K-ETA application, the K-ETA approval will be refused or cancelled. You may also be subject to penalties or face entry restriction according to relevant Korean laws. Please re-check your information and correct any mistakes before submitting your application.
- You are required to apply for a new K-ETA regardless of your current K-ETA status if there are any changes regarding your information such as name, sex, date of birth, nationality, passport information, infectious disease or criminal record.
- After your K-ETA is approved, if there are any changes regarding your purpose of entry, address in Korea or contact information, you are required to update them through the K-ETA website before entering Korea. Failure to do so may result in entry denial.
Apply for K-ETA
- In order to apply for K-ETA, go to the official website (www.k-eta.go.kr) or download mobile App (K-ETA).
- Who is eligible: countries that can enter Korea without a visa.
# Check your country in the links below. If your country isn’t listed, you need a visa to travel to Korea.
Check with your embassy if travel visas are being issued now. https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/guide/viewetaalification.do. - What you need to prepare your K-ETA:
(1) Valid passport
(2) Valid email address
(3) Face image photo
(4) Credit/debit card for the fee - # Fee: KRW 10,000 per person (Approximately USD $10 / additional fee 3% excluded)
- # K-ETA application fee is non-refundable even though the application is rejected.
- # You can use debit cards or global credit cards such as VISA, Master, JCB, or AMEX (automatic calculation of fees by country according to exchange rate).