K-ETA Guide and Questions

What is K-ETA?

K-ETA(Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) is an online electronic travel authorization that visa-free foreign visitors need to obtain before entering the Republic of Korea for the purpose of tour, visiting relatives, participating in events or meetings, or business(excluding profit-making activities)

Who needs to apply for K-ETA?

K-ETA is for nationals of 66 visa waiver countries and nationals of 46 designated visa-free countries. K-ETA is required for foreign nationals who intend to enter the Republic of Korea for tourism, visiting relatives, participating in events or meeting, and business purposes other than profitable activities.

Please refer to the list of ‘K-ETA required countries’ below.

1. Countries that concluded a visa waiver agreement with the Republic of Korea (Total 66 countries)

AsiaㆍOceania (4): Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand,

Americas (25): Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Commonwealth of Dominica, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela

Europe (32): Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

Middle East (4): Israel, Morocco, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates

Africa (1): Lesotho

2. Countries that are designated visa-free entry to the Republic of Korea
(Total 46 countries)

Asia (5): Brunei Darussalam, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Taiwan

Americas (7): Argentina, Canada, Ecuador, Guyana, Honduras, Paraguay, United States of America

Europe (11): Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Holy See, Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Serbia, Slovenia

Oceania (13): Australia, Fiji, Guam, Kiribati, Macau, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu

Middle East (5): Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait,

Africa (5): Botswana, Eswatini, Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa

 

How to apply for K-ETA

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How to make a payment for K-ETA(slide)

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How much is the K-ETA fee?

The K-ETA application fee is 10,000 KRW per person (9~10 USD, additional charges are not included) and it can be paid with one of the global online payment enabled international credit cards or debit cards such as VISA, MASTER, JCB, or AMEX. Note that the application fee is non-refundable after payment is made regardless of the result of the application.

I have both Korean and foreign nationality. Do I need to apply for K- ETA?

By the rules, those who have Korean nationality must use the Korean passport to enter and leave the Republic of Korea. In this case, they do not need to apply for K-ETA.

 

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