Information about the South Korea ETA
About the South Korea ETA
The South Korea ETA is an Electronic Travel Authorization for visiting the country short term. Eligible passport holders apply online and receive the approved K-ETA by email.
With the K-ETA, you can visit South Korea for tourism, visiting family, attending events and meetings, and business. It’s valid for 3 years and can be used for multiple trips to South Korea.
Visa-free travelers must have an approved K-ETA to get their boarding pass and enter the Republic of South Korea.
Countries Eligible for the South Korea ETA
The South Korea ETA is available to passport holders from several countries.
The table below shows the countries whose citizens and nationals can now apply for the K-ETA.
The list will be expanded to include all 112 visa-free and visa-exempt nations.
Find out if you qualify for a South Korea ETA by filling out the application form.
If you have a valid passport from one of the eligible countries listed above, you can complete the South Korea ETA registration here
Maximum Length of Stay With the South Korea ETA
How long you can stay in South Korea with the K-ETA depends on your nationality. Citizens of most eligible countries can spend up to 90 days in South Korea with the eTA. In some cases, the maximum length of stay is 30 days.
| Allowed Period of Stay by Country | |
|---|---|
| Albania | 30 days |
| Andorra | 30 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 90 days |
| Argentina | 30 days |
| Australia | 90 days |
| Austria | 90 days |
| Barbados | 90 days |
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Bahrain | 30 days |
| Belgium | 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 30 days |
| Botswana | 90 days |
| Brazil | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | 90 days |
| Canada | 180 days |
| Chile | 90 days |
| Colombia | 90 days |
| Costa Rica | 90 days |
| Croatia | 90 days |
| Cyprus | 30 days |
| Czech | 90 days |
| Denmark | 90 days |
| Dominica | 90 days |
| Dominican Republic | 90 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| El Salvador | 90 days |
| Estonia | 90 days |
| Fiji | 30 days |
| Finland | 90 days |
| France | 90 days |
| Germany | 90 days |
| Greece | 90 days |
| Guatemala | 90 days |
| Guyana | 30 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Honduras | 90 days |
| Hungary | 90 days |
| Iceland | 90 days |
| Ireland | 90 days |
| Israel | 90 days |
| Italy | 90 days |
| Jamaica | 90 days |
| Kazakhstan | 30 days |
| Latvia | 90 days |
| Lesotho | 60 days |
| Liechtenstein | 90 days |
| Lithuania | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | 90 days |
| Malaysia | 90 days |
| Malta | 90 days |
| Marshall Islands | 30 days |
| Mauritius | 30 days |
| Mexico | 90 days |
| Monaco | 30 days |
| Montenegro | 30 days |
| Morocco | 90 days |
| Nauru | 30 days |
| Netherlands | 90 days |
| New Caledonia | 30 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| Norway | 90 days |
| Oman | 30 days |
| Palau | 30 days |
| Paraguay | 30 days |
| Poland | 90 days |
| Portugal | 60 days |
| Qatar | 30 days |
| Romania | 90 days |
| Russia | 60 days |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 90 days |
| Saint Lucia | 90 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| San Marino | 30 days |
| Serbia | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 30 days |
| Singapore | 90 days |
| Slovakia | 90 days |
| Slovenia | 90 days |
| South Africa | 30 days |
| Spain | 90 days |
| Surinam | 90 days |
| Swaziland | 30 days |
| San Marino | 30 days |
| Sweden | 90 days |
| Switzerland | 90 days |
| Thailand | 90 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 90 days |
| Tunisia | 30 days |
| Turkey | 90 days |
| Tuvalu | 30 days |
| United Arab Emirates | 90 days |
| United Kingdom | 90 days |
| United States | 90 days |
| Uruguay | 90 days |
| Vatican City | 30 days |
| Venezuela | 90 days |
Documentation Requirements for the South Korea ETA
Only a valid passport from one of the eligible countries is required to get started with the K-ETA application.
A recent individual photograph is also required, you can add this at a later stage.
To pay the K-ETA fees securely online, you need a credit or debit card.
Check the Status of Your South Korea ETA
You’ll receive notifications and updates regarding the status of your K-ETA application by email.
South Korea ETA applications are usually processed within 1 days, however, some applications may take longer, up to 2 days.
To check the status of your online application, please click here.
Online Application for the South Korea ETA
It’s quick and easy to complete the online K-ETA application form.
You need to include basic details including your first and last name, place and date of birth, nationality, gender, and passport details.
Eligible applicants can click here to complete the South Korea ETA application online.
The K-ETA does not guarantee entry to South Korea. The final decision on whether to grant entry lies with South Korean border officials.
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