The countries eligible for visa-free entry are as follows.
(Updated on Nov 1, 2022, 112 countries)

112 Eligible Countries

Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Holy See, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Nauru, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of South Africa, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela

What You Need to prepare for K-ETA Application

• Valid passport
• Valid e-mail address
• Face image photo
  • For PC: Image file
  • For mobile application: Photo taken by mobile device camera during application
• Credit or debit card that can be used to pay the fee.
  • Fee: KRW 10,000 per person (Approximately USD $10)

From K-ETA Application to Entering Korea

1. STEP 1Access the K-ETA website.
2. STEP 2Input the required information after checking the contents for each category.
3. STEP 3Make the payment of KRW 10,000.(Approximately USD $10, excluding additional fee)
4. STEP 4Your application will be under assessment for a maximum of 72 hours.
5. STEP 5Check the results of your application.
6. STEP 6Once approved, you are ready for entry into Korea.

Notice on Temporary Exemption of K-ETA for 22 countries/regions(As of April 1, 202401)

K-ETA will be temporarily exempted to the 22 countries/regions listed below from April 1, 202401 to December 31, 2024, as part of a plan to support the revitalization of the tourism industry during the commemoration of ‘Visit Korea Year (202401 ~ 2024)’.
Kindly note that traveler who is eligible for the K-ETA temporary exemption wants to apply for K-ETA to receive benefits such as not having to submit an arrival card upon entry, he/she may apply for K-ETA and pay the fee.
※ Previously approved K-ETA will remain valid until its expiry date.

Countries/regions eligible for K-ETA temporary exemption (as of April 1, 202401)

Notice on Exemption of K-ETA for ages (As of July 1, 2023)

K-ETA requirement will be exempted for ages 17 years old and under, and 65 years old and above.
Travelers who wish to receive benefits from K-ETA application, such as not having to submit an arrival card upon entry, may apply for K-ETA, and in this case, the application fee will be charged
※ K-ETA approval received before July 3, 2023, will remain valid until its expiration date

Countries/regions eligible for K-ETA temporary exemption (as of April 1, 202401)

For more detailed information, please refer to the official K-ETA website.

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