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K-ETA
South Korea travel visa

K-ETA Details
Document
Validity
Maximum stay per entry
Multiple entries
Service fee
Government fee
K-ETA
Validity: 3 years after issued
Maximum stay per entry: 180 days
Multiple entries: Yes
Service fee: 31 USD
Government fee: 8 USD
Not sure if you are eligible? Find out in our eligibility checker

K-ETA KOREA VISA APPLICATION

COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION

Prepare your passport and fill in our simple online form in 5 minutes

RECEIVE YOUR KOREAN ETA

We will send you your approved document in a few days - without you having to go anywhere!

START YOUR JOURNEY

Show your passport and this document when you arrive in South Korea

K-ETA & KOREA VISA REQUIREMENTS

To apply for the K-ETA for Korea , you must submit the following documents:

  • Passport
  • Photo
  • Email address to receive the Korea travel visa (K-ETA)
  • Bank card to pay the processing fees
If you don’t have some of the required elements, your Korean ETA application will remain pending, allowing you to complete it later.

The entire process for applying for the Korea travel visa, K-ETA, is online. By using Visagov’s services, you will have access to a 100% online form that is simple and in your language. This eliminates the need to physically visit embassies or consulates, reduces the likelihood of errors, and consequently lowers the risk of rejection.

Once your K-ETA is approved, you must print it before your trip and present it along with your passport upon arrival in the country.
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FAQ ABOUT THE KOREAN ETA

All travelers to South Korea require some form of travel authorization to enter the country. The good news is that many only need to apply for a K-ETA or the Korean ETA.

This is an electronic travel authorization valid for 3 years from approval or until your passport expires, allowing you to enter South Korea by air and sea. It's not an eVisa or traditional visa, but for certain nationalities, it's the only document they will need to enter South Korea alongside their passport. If you are eligible for a K-ETA, you won't need to apply for an Arrival Card for South Korea.

Other nationalities will need to apply for a traditional South Korea visa along with an Arrival Card (you can get it through the Immigration app or at an entry point in Korea).

Please note that applicants for a K-ETA who are under 18 or over 65 years old are not required to process this document. However, it's highly recommended to apply for the K-ETA because otherwise, you will need to apply for an Arrival Card upon arrival in South Korea. This process can delay your travel plans due to potentially long queues at South Korea's entry points.

Use our eligibility checker to see if your nationality is eligible to apply for the K-ETA for Korea 100% online.
With Visagov, you can complete the process of applying for the Korean ETA entirely online and very easily. Just follow these three steps:

  1. Fill out the K-ETA application form. You will need to provide accurate personal and travel information.
  2. Review that the application is complete and the information provided is truthful. If you are certain, you can proceed to pay for the document.
  3. Wait to receive the travel authorization directly in your email within a few days.
You can apply for a K-ETA, if you are from an eligible nationality and traveling to South Korea for:
  • Tourism
  • Incentive travel
  • Visiting friends and family
  • Business
  • Medical treatments
  • Meetings
  • Events
  • Matches or competitions
  • Other purposes
The K-ETA costs around 10 USD. Other types of traditional visas and/or authorizations may have different government fees.
At Visagov, we recommend applying for your Korean ETA at least 5 days before your planned travel date.

While it's highly likely to receive the government's decision regarding your application within about 72 business hours, it's best to allow extra time in case there are any issues with your application.
You will not be able to edit your South Korea visa application once it has been submitted to the government. We strongly recommend that you fill out the application with the necessary documentation at hand to verify the information provided.

If you make any mistakes in the data, you will need to reapply for a new K-ETA Korea.
How long you can stay in South Korea will depend on your nationality. Below is a list of maximum stays according to nationalities:

  • 30-day maximum stay for travelers from Albania, Andorra, Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei, Cyprus, Eswatini (Swaziland), Fiji, Guam, Guyana, Holy See, Honduras, Kazakhstan*, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Monaco, Montenegro, Nauru, New Caledonia, Oman, Palau, Paraguay, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Tunisia, Tuvalu, UK-Dependent Territories Citizen (GBD), UK-British National Overseas(GBN), UK-Brithis Protected Person(GBP), UK-British Subject (GBS).
  • 60-day maximum stay for travelers from Russia* and Lesotho.
  • 90-day maximum stay for travelers from Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Hong Kong, Macao, Colombia, Dominica, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal*, Qatar, Serbia, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay and Venezuela.
  • 180-day maximum stay for travelers from Canada.

    • *Important: Citizens of Kazakhstan, Russia, and Portugal have more limited maximum stays in South Korea. Travelers from Kazakhstan cannot stay more than 60 days in total (cumulative across all stays) within a 180-day period. Travelers from Russia and Portugal cannot stay more than 90 days in total within a 180-day period.
South Korea only requires to show a yellow fever vaccination certificate from travelers coming from countries where the disease is endemic, there is risk of transmission and who are over 1 year old.

Although this vaccine is not mandatory for all travelers to South Korea, we strongly recommend that you be vaccinated against:
  • Chickenpox
  • Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
  • Influenza (flu)
  • Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
  • Polio
  • Shingles
  • COVID-19
  • Hepatitis A and B
Please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more information on other diseases, affected regions, and additional travel advice for South Korea to protect your health.
Like all countries around the world, South Korea has certain entry requirements:
  • Passport
  • Visa for South Korea and Arrival Card or K-ETA
It's always advisable to have your hotel reservation, business invitation, or flight itinerary with you, as authorities may request them depending on your reason for traveling to South Korea.
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CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE KOREAN ETA

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K-ETA SOUTH KOREA: MORE INFORMATION

When traveling to South Korea, many international citizens have the option to apply for the South Korea visa (K-ETA) online. If you are eligible, this will be the only travel document you will need to show along with your passport upon arrival in the country.

Although the K-ETA for South Korea will be mandatory starting in 2025, it's highly recommended to apply for it now if you plan to travel to the country. While some nationalities do not yet require a South Korean ETA, those who choose not to apply for it will need to obtain an Arrival Card upon arrival in Korea. This involves additional procedures upon arrival, facing long queues, and could potentially lead to issues that might ultimately prevent entry into the country.

At Visagov, we offer a visa and travel authorization processing platform that allows you to apply for the South Korea K-ETA quickly, easily, and in your own language. With this document, you can enter and exit the country multiple times and stay in South Korea between 30 and 180 days per visit (the exact duration depends on your nationality).

Even if your document for South Korea is approved, entry into the country may be denied by South Korean immigration officials if you have provided false information or omitted relevant details. It's important to be honest when completing the South Korea visa application and thoroughly verify all information before submission.