VISA
K-ETA Information
Important notice for VISA FREE entry countries
Following the implementation of K-ETA from September 1, 2021, nationals of 112 countries/regions eligible for visa-free entry, now need to obtain K-ETA approval in advance to board a flight or ship bound for the Republic of Korea. K-ETA authorization is generally valid for multiple trips over a period of two years, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. (Application fee - 10,300 KRW/person, including additional fee)
Notice on Temporary Exemption of K-ETA
K-ETA will be temporarily exempted to the 22 countries/regions listed below starting from April 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, as part of a plan to support the revitalization of the tourism industry in relation to commemorating 「Visit Korea Year (2023 ~ 2024)」
Asia(5) | Hong Kong, Japan, Macao, Singapore, Taiwan |
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Americas (2) | Canada, USA (including Guam) |
Europe (13) | Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, UK |
Oceania (2) | Australia, New Zealand |
How can apply for K-ETA
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STEP 01
Apply
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STEP 02
Enter E-mail
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STEP 03
Enter Passport Information
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STEP 04
Enter Application Information
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STEP 05
Make Payment
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STEP 06
Under assessment
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STEP 07
Check Results
Visa Information
As of April 13, 2020, the following measures have been implemented to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The visa and immigration regulations below this box will remain invalid until further notice.
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1All valid short-term visas (single and multiple, visa type: C-1 and C-3) that were issued on or before April 5, 2020 will be temporarily suspended.*
This will not apply to long-term visas (visa type: A, D, E, F,G, H) and short-term employment visa (visa type: C-4)
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2Visa-free entry and visa-waiver programs will be temporarily suspended for nationals of countries imposing entry bans on Koreans.*
This will not apply to holders of diplomatic, official passports, inbound flight (ship) crew members, and ABTC (APEC Business Travel Card) card holders.
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3All ROK’s diplomatic missions will enhance the screening of new visa applications.*
Applications will be required to submit documents such as a medical certificate issued within 48 hours before visa application and an agreement to quarantine.
* Suspension of entry from dangerous regions of China (as of February 4, 2020) and visa-free entry of Japanese nationals (as of March 9, 2020) still in effect.
* Information courtesy of Ministry of Justice
Foreign nationals entering Korea are required to have a valid passport and a Korean visa issued by the Korean Embassy or consular offices in their country. However, citizens from many countries are now permitted visa-free entry for a limited period under certain conditions. In order to check whether you are allowed to enter Korea without a visa issuance and for other requirements, please contact a Korean Embassy or consular offices in your country or visit the following websites to confirm.
Visa Information Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Korean, English)