K-ETA(KOREA ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION)

Nationals of countries/regions, who are eligible for visa-free entry are required to get K-ETA approval in order to board the flight or ship bound for the Republic of Korea.

Please be informed that you need K-ETA approval before boarding the flight or ship for the Republic of Korea. (72 hours before departure)

■What is K-ETA

An electronic travel authorization issued to nationals of visa-exempt nationalities entering Republic of Korea. This must be applied for and approved at least 72 hours before boarding the plane. If you can't get travel authorization, you can't issue a boarding pass, so be sure to apply! Once authenticated, it is valid for two years if there are no changes to your passport or personal information. You can visit Korea as many times as you want within the validity period! You do not need to apply for K-ETA every time you come to Korea. Regarding the length of stay, the number of days varies depending on the nationality. So this point also needs attention. *For details, please check the K-ETA application website.

■K-ETA Qualification

There are three applicants:

①Those who do not currently have a valid Korean visa

②Those who intend to enter Korea for the purpose of sightseeing, visiting relatives, participating in events or conferences, or for commercial purposes (other than for profit).

③ Persons planning to stay for a short period of time for commercial purposes or tourism purposes

■Those eligible for K-ETA application exemption (requires exemption application)

Those who are eligible for application exemption are as follows.

① Diplomatic/official passport holders

② Persons eligible for preferential entry for business people

■Those who are not eligible to apply for K-ETA

Those who are not exempt but not eligible for application are as follows.

① Korean nationality holders (including multiple nationalities)

② Crew/Sailor

③ Those who visit only Jeju Island (this will also be subject to K-ETA application in the future) Other transit in Korea (if not entering the country), those who are registered as foreigners, Korean visa holders, and UN passport holders Not applicable.

■What you need for your application

① Valid passport

② Valid e-mail address

③ Face photo image file (capacity 100㎅, height and width 700 pixels or less. Exclusive application can be updated by shooting)

④ Fee (₩10,000) Credit card or debit card for payment

■Apply

You can apply for K-ETA on K-ETA website or on application (android / ios).