Tourists visiting South Korea short-term can apply for a South Korea ETA. The new Korea Electronic Travel Authorization is now available to citizens of more than 100 eligible countries.
From September 2021, all visa-free and visa-exempt foreign visitors need to register before traveling to South Korea.
Fortunately, the South Korea ETA can be easily obtained online. Completing the K-ETA application form is quick and easy. Most applicants receive the approved authorization within 2 days.
The K-ETA is for tourism, visiting family, attending meetings and events, and business trips.
Eligible travelers can obtain the K-ETA by filling out a simple form. The application process is 100% online and takes just a few minutes to complete.
You only need a valid passport from an eligible country to get started.
Citizens and nationals from the countries listed below are eligible to apply online. Find out if you qualify for a South Korea ETA by filling out the application form.
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| Online application available 24/7/365 | ||
| Review of application by electronic travel authorization experts before being submitted to the Government | ||
| Correction of missing/incorrect information by travel authorization experts e.g. crosscheck passport data with our exclusive advanced technology API | ||
| Verification/validation of additional information by travel authority experts | ||
| 24/7/365 email support and assistance by travel authorization experts in the following native languages: Russian, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Arabic, among others. | ||
| Photo and documents editing. We accept all formats (PDF, JPG, PNG) and file sizes of up to 8MB | ||
| Simplified application process | ||
| Privacy protection and secure form | ||
| Your approved South Korea ETA sent in PDF format | ||
| South Korea ETA recovery via email in case of loss or misplacement, with the passport information used for the application. | ||
| Multiple Global payment methods accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, JCB, and Unionpay |
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| Application denial refund policy Refund if your travel authorization is denied |
Disclaimer: This Website is a professional travel agency that aims to help individuals and companies complete the necessary travel document requests for short-term stays. There is a service fee, which includes expert help and assistance, and the fees charged by the Government. southkorea.etacard.com is not affiliated with the Government or its sponsors. An application can also be submitted for a lower cost through the Government’s website here, though this would be without our professional review and expert service.
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