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K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)
K-ETA is an electronic travel authorization that visa-free foreign visitors need to obtain before entering the Republic of Korea, by submitting relevant information online such as their travel information.
Purpose of travel should be tourism, visiting a family member, participating in events or meetings, or commercial business (excluding pursuit of profit).
1. Starting 1st September 2021, K-ETA is required for foreigners entering Korea from visa waiver countries and visa-free countries. Foreigners without either a K-ETA or a valid Visa will not be permitted to board a plane to Korea. (You do not need a K-ETA if you have a valid visa. Also, you do not need a visa if you have a valid K-ETA.)
2. There are (temporary) K-ETA exempt countries among the visa waiver countries and visa-free countries mentioned above. If your country is exempt from K-ETA requirement, there will be a pop up screen during your application process that your country is exempt from K-ETA but you can also choose to apply.
3. Check if your country (nationality) is eligible for K-ETA using the form below.
** Exceptions: ▷Only UN passport holder, ABTC holder, USFK service member, aircraft and ship crew member, transfer passenger, Jeju Island travellers using a direct flight to Jeju Island are not required to apply for K-ETA. ▷ Diplomatic or official passport holders, from 9th January 2023, are not required to apply for K-ETA. ▷ Ages 17 years old and under, and 65 years old and above, will be exempted from July 3 2023. ▷K-ETA requirements will be temporarily exempted for travelers from 22 countries from April 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. |
How to apply
– You can apply for your K-ETA on the official K-ETA website www.k-eta.go.kr (PC and mobile app) or through our services.
– You must apply for K-ETA at least 72 hours ~ 1 week before boarding your flight or ship bound to the Republic of Korea.
– Your application may be filled out by proxy.
– You can apply for up to 30 people at once.
Items to prepare
– valid passport, credit card(for fee payment), email address, recent profile photo
Check the result
– You can check the result within 72 hours after applying via email or on the official website. If you choose to apply through Assist Traveler, we will keep you informed of each update to your application.
(Due to the increased number of K-ETA applicants, the process is currently taking more than 72 hours).
Period of validity
– The period of validity is 3 years from the date of authorization.
Fees
-The processing fee is 10,000 KRW (approximately US$9-10).
– The application service fee through our service is USD $67
Re-application
– Please note that the information entered cannot be modified once the application is submitted. You must re-apply for K-ETA even if your current K-ETA is still valid, in case you entered incorrect information or the information you entered changed, such as your name, sex, date of birth, nationality, passport information (passport number or expiration date), criminal history, and infectious disease information.
Exempt from arrival card
– Those who have the authorized K-ETA are exempted from filling out the arrival card upon arrival.
Disclaimer: Traveler Assist is not affiliated with any government agency or department. Costs for consulting services DO NOT include any government solicitation, medical examination, or biometric fees. We are a private travel consultancy provider. You can apply directly for visas on the Embassy or Consulate websites. Traveler Assistis authorized by the Ministry of Tourism through Cadastur to operate with the activity of obtaining and legalizing documents for travelers in accordance with Law 11.771/08 – Art. 27 § 4o I which can be verified at:
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