GENERAL INFO
K-ETA & VISA
GENERAL INFO
K-ETA & VISA
K-ETA & VISA
K-ETA
Nationals of countries/regions eligible for visa-free entry are required to get K-ETA approval to board the flight or ship bound for the Republic of Korea.
Please keep in mind that the assessment can take more than 72 hours depending on the situation (ex, an increased number of K-ETA applications, applicants’ circumstances, etc.), therefore, please apply for K-ETA with sufficient time.
The validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval. K-ETA approval does not guarantee entry to the Republic of Korea. The final determination of a traveler’s entry will be made by the immigration official during entry immigration inspection.
K-ETA approval will be refused or cancelled in any case of submitting false or inaccurate information on the K-ETA application, and that person may be subject to penalties or entry restriction according to relevant Korean laws. The same will be applicable for those who are applying on behalf of the applicant.
The K-ETA fee is 10,000 KRW and is non-refundable even if the application is denied.
※ K-ETA Center is not responsible for any third party (agency, etc.) fees for the transaction.
※ K-ETA Center is not responsible for any third party (agency, etc.) fees for the transaction.
Even if your K-ETA has not expired, you are required to apply for a new K-ETA if there are any changes to your information, such as name, sex, date of birth, nationality, passport information (passport number, passport expiration date), infectious disease or criminal record.
If there are any changes to your purpose of entry address in Korea or contact information after your K-ETA approval, you are required to update such information through the K-ETA website (K-ETA application results – Edit Information) before entering Korea. Failure to do so may result in unfavorable measures such as entry denial.
In celebration of ‘Visit Korea Year (2023-2024)’, K-ETA will be temporarily exempted to 22 countries/regions from April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024 (KST).
To learn more about the exemption, please click here.
To learn more about K-ETA , please visit here. Visa for participants from visa-required countries
After completing registration, participants may request a letter of invitation at My Page. Please direct any questions regarding entry to Korea and quarantine requirements to your nearest Korean Embassy or Consulate, as the terms and conditions may vary.
To learn more about the requirements for the entry to Korea, please visit here.