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K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) is an online electronic travel authorization that visa-free foreign visitors need to obtain before entering the Republic of Korea for the purpose of tour, visiting relatives, participating in events or meetings, or business (excluding profit-making activities)
K-ETA is for nationals of 67 visa waiver countries and nationals of 45 designated visa-free countries. K-ETA is required for foreign nationals who intend to enter the Republic of Korea for tourism, visiting relatives, participating in events or meeting, and business purposes other than profitable activities.
Yes, it is. If a national of a K-ETA required country does not have a K-ETA, he or she will not be allowed to board the flight or ship bound for the Republic of Korea.
You need a valid passport, email address, and a credit or debit card to pay the application fee (non-refundable). If you are applying via PC not via mobile application, you need a photo file to upload your facial image.
Generally up to 90 days, but the allowed period of stay may differ by the nationality. Please check the below information.
You should apply for the K-ETA prior to boarding the flight or ship bound for the Republic of Korea. Assessment takes normally 72 hours. However, it can take more than 72 hours due to an unexpected increase of applications, the circumstances of the applicants etc.
The applicant can check the result by
<Result K-ETA>
within 72 hours after completing the K-ETA application.
However, it can take more than 72 hours due to an unexpected increase of applications, the circumstances of the applicants etc.
K-ETA application consular fee is 10 USD + service fee is 30 USD and it is non-refundable even though the application is rejected.
You can pay through paypal
The validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval. However, if the passport used for the K-ETA application expires in less than 2 years, that K-ETA approval will be valid until the passport expiration date.
You are required to apply for new K-ETA if there is any change to your information such as nationality, name, sex, date of birth, passport number, passport expiration date, infectious disease or criminal record even though the approved K-ETA is still valid.
Even if you are entering the Republic of Korea again within the validity of your K-ETA, you must update any changes to your purpose of entry, address in Korea or contact information through the k-eta.travel website before entering Korea. This service is not responsible for any disadvantages caused by travelers not updating their information.
No. If you have a valid Korean visa, you do not need to get a K-ETA.
No. Residence Card holders (registered foreign residents) do not need to get a K-ETA.
When a flight or ship crew member is entering the Republic of Korea as a crew member, that person does not need to get a K-ETA.
Yes, Even if you want to visit Jeju Island, you must obtain K-ETA approval before boarding the plane or ship.
No. Transfer/transit passengers who are not entering the Republic of Korea do not need to get a K-ETA.
However, if you need to go through the immigration control to recheck your baggage or for any other reasons, you are required to get a K-ETA.
No. Valid ABTC holders will be able to receive their boarding pass without a K-ETA.
But, USA and Canada are not included
In principle, diplomatic and official passport holders are required to obtain a K-ETA. However, for those who requested for K-ETA exemption through relevant organizations in advance, and received approval from the Ministry of Justice, will not be required to get a K-ETA.
No. According to the ‘Agreement under Article IV of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States of America and the Republic of Korea, regarding Facilities and Areas and the Status of United States Armed Forces in the Republic of Korea (SOFA)’, members of the United States Armed Forces (USFK service members) do not need to get a K-ETA. Note that you will need to present your DOD ID card instead of your passport upon check-in for issuance of your boarding pass.
Yes. In principle, dependents of USFK members and members of the civilian component are required to obtain a K-ETA. However, those who request K-ETA exemption through the competent authorities of the United States to the Ministry of Justice, and receive approval, they may be exempt from the K-ETA requirement.
No. You cannot engage in profitable activities in Korea with a K-ETA. You must obtain a separate visa that allows you to work and participate in employment activities in Korea.
No. It does not have to be the same photo, but should comply with the following conditions.
It will take approximately 10 minutes.
Information provided for the K-ETA application is collected in accordance with Article 7-3 (Electronic Travel Authorization) of the Immigration Act and Article 101 (Processing of sensitive and unique information), and collected information will be stored in the Immigration Control Information System, and may be disclosed to other government agencies of the Republic of Korea in accordance with relevant domestic laws and regulations.
In case of submitting false information, the K-ETA approval will be refused or cancelled, and that person may by subject to penalties or face entry restriction according to relevant Korean laws.
Before submitting your application, you will be able to correct any mistakes that you made.
You may face disadvantages such as entry denial. Please re-apply for your K-ETA.
The applicant can check the result by
<Result K-ETA>
No. Once you are approved of a K-ETA, you do not have to apply for 2 years. However, if the passport used for the K-ETA application expires in less than 2 years, that K-ETA approval will be valid until the passport expiration date.
Yes. One applicant can apply for up to 30 people, such as family members, and can proceed with the K-ETA payment as well. The K-ETA results for each person will be sent to the applicant’s e-mail. Each applicant can also check the K-ETA approval status with the application number and passport number on the K-ETA official website.
we are unable to give you the reason for the denial since it is subject to non-disclosure information. You should visit a Korean Embassy (or Consulate) located in your jurisdiction and apply for an entry visa.
No. When filling out the K-ETA application, you can apply based on what is written in English. However, the question is offered in multiple languages.
Please send an email to contact@k-eta.travel.
Available in English, Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, French and German.
K-ETA Center is not in charge of quarantine-related matters such as PCR tests or Q-code. Please contact the department in charge for more details (www.kdca.go.kr, ☏1339).
The eligibility of the K-ETA application depends on the nationality stated on the bio page of the passport, not on the country of residence or departure. Therefore, if you are a national of a country where visa-free entry is not allowed, you cannot apply for K-ETA.
The dual citizenship holders are required to present their Korean passport for immigration inspection when they enter or exit the Republic of Korea since they are not allowed to exercise the foreign nationality in the Republic of Korea.
Once the application is submitted, you cannot edit your passport number, nationality, gender and other personal information. Therefore, you must re-apply for K-ETA with the correct personal information.
Even if you have K-ETA approval, you may not be able to board the plane/ship or enter the country if there are any discrepancies between K-ETA and passport information.
