Important updates:
Also, until December 31st 2024, 112 countries will be exempted from K-ETA. Check the list above:
This exemption is temporary and it applies to all 112 visa-free countries.
Visa-free = you can enter Korea just with your passport. No visa is needed beforehand.
When you try to apply for K-ETA on the official website a pop-up message will come up to notify you that the country is temporarily exempted from K-ETA application when you select the country on [STEP 01].
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU PRESS EACH OF THESE?
This will take you back to the main page and cancel your application
This will allow you to stay on this page and continue your application
Keep in mind that if you continue and officially get approved, even if you won't be asked to show it at the immigration, you can use it for 2 years if you applied for it BEFORE July 3rd, 2023 12AM (KST) and 3 years AFTER July 3rd, 2023 12AM (KST)
If you decide not to apply for K-ETA keep in mind that you are still required to fill in and submit the physical copy of the Arrival card.
Customs declaration Form link: here.
People who want to travel to or from Korea and come back need to have a Korean electronic travel authorization permit to be able to get into the country.
Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) is required from May 2021 for foreigners who enter Korea for short-term stay, tourism, or business visitor are subject to existing visa-free entry or have a visa in Korea. The K-ETA is automatically issued electronically upon approval of the permit and can be checked in the passport, and the K-ETA is valid for 3 years from the issuance date (If issued after July 3rd, 12Am (KST) 2023 however if it was issued before this date will be valid only for 2 years).
What do you need to do?
Register your K-ETA at least 24h before your flight.
The price for it is 10,000 KRW (9-10 $) so make sure your card has the amount available on it.
You will need the following:
Valid passport
Valid email address
A card with at least 10$ available
Face image photo
*TIPS: one person can apply for 30 people at once. You need to re-make your K-ETA if any of your passport information has changed.
Due to recent circumstances, Korea is making sure the people who are coming into the country follow the protocols to be able to enter. So, make sure you do apply in time and have all the information beforehand.
Attention
① There may be some delays in the K-ETA application assessment due to increased applications following the additional inclusion of countries, so please apply for your K-ETA at least 72 hours before boarding the flight.
② Screening may be strengthened for the time being due to the COVID-19 situation, so please apply at the time of your actual entry rather than far in advance. ※ K-ETA application for the 46 countries, where visa-free entry is resumed, will be available from March 30, 2022, at 9AM (Korea Standard Time)
③ If there are any changes to your personal information or you had your passport reissued after obtaining K-ETA approval, you must apply for K-ETA again regardless of the existing K-ETA approval’s validity.
Check their PDF for updated information:
