Entry Information

Check the website of the The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency for updates on the current restrictions on travels.

For Those Nationals Who Do Not Need Visa

While South Korea maintains visa-free arrangement with many countries, all short-term visitors from ALL of those countries ARE REQUIRED to obtain K-ETA (Korean Electronic Travel Authorization) BEFORE travel. That includes people with passports from US, European countries, Japan, Australia, etc. As a rule of thumb, if you do not need visa to visit Korea, then you need K-ETA.
How To Apply: Visit this website and apply electronically. The cost is 10,000 Korean Won which is about 8 USD. The duration is 2 years. The application process is straightforward and takes only few minutes. You should receive K-ETA on your email in under 72 hours.
We recommend to apply in advance given that its duration is 2 years and they won’t let you board without it. Apply right after you bought your tickets and be done. The application requires a passport photo. For the address, enter the address of the hotel you will stay. Since K-ETA is valid for 2 years, it doesn’t matter if you end up not staying there because nobody expects you to stay in the same address for 2 years.
Currently, 22 countries and regions have been temporarily exempted from K-ETA (Korean Electronic Travel Authorization). We do not list them here because the list is updated regularly.
- Please make sure to check the website for details before coming.