K-ETA
Starting from USD 97
- Valid for 3 years after issued
- Multiple entries: Yes
- Stay up to 180 days
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1. Check your eligibility
Select your nationality and see if you need a visa for South Korea.
2. Complete the form
Fill out the short application form and upload your documents. We will review everything.
3. Get your document
We will inform you once your application is approved, and send you the final document by email.
South Korea visa policy & requirements
Most visitors to South Korea do not need a visa for short tourism or business stays. Others may need a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) approved online before departure. This document is commonly used for tourism, visiting family or friends and certain business activities like meetings.
If you are not eligible for visa-free entry or K-ETA, or if your trip involves a longer stay or activities like work or studying, you will typically need to apply for the appropriate visa in advance through a Korean consulate. Visitor options generally support tourism and limited business activities, but do not allow paid employment and are not meant for long term residence.
South Korea visa policy & requirements
Most visitors to South Korea do not need a visa for short tourism or business stays. Others may need a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) approved online before departure. This document is commonly used for tourism, visiting family or friends and certain business activities like meetings.
If you are not eligible for visa-free entry or K-ETA, or if your trip involves a longer stay or activities like work or studying, you will typically need to apply for the appropriate visa in advance through a Korean consulate. Visitor options generally support tourism and limited business activities, but do not allow paid employment and are not meant for long term residence.
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Common questions
Yes, citizens of certain countries can travel to South Korea without a visa and with an electronic travel authorization instead.
K-ETA is the Korean Electronic Travel Authorization, required for most travelers (including from European Union countries, the UK, the US and many others).
This document is processed entirely online, you need only a valid passport and a personal photograph.
K-ETA applications are usually processed in 72 hours.
Yes, but you must apply for the extension before your current stay period expires. Otherwise, you could be sentenced to three years in prison or a fine of up to KRW 30 million (approximately 17,000 EUR or 20,000 USD).
To start the process, visit the HiKorea website and book your appointment.
The answer depends on your nationality and trip purpose. If you travel for short stays, most nationalities are eligible for the simple K-ETA instead of the more complicated traditional visa. You can check the list of eligible nationalities above.
Travel insurance is not a mandatory requirement to visit South Korea. However, as on every international trip, it is strongly advised in case of an emergency.
Yes. You can apply for a K-ETA from anywhere in the world, you only need a device connected to the internet. Embassy visas are also applied from other countries, just look for the nearest diplomatic representation.
The e-Arrival card, an online declaration that some travelers need to fill out, is necessary in the following cases:
- Korean visa holders
- K-ETA exempt travelers
- APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders
It is not necessary in these cases:
- Korean citizens
- Permanent residents of Korea
- K-ETA holders
- Visa-free group tourists at Yangyang/Muan International Airport
- Electronic group visa holders
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South Korea visa price
K-ETA
Starting from USD 97
- Valid for 3 years after issued
- Multiple entries: Yes
- Stay up to 180 days