K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)
South KoreaSouth KoreaAsia
Limited Availability

K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

72 days

Application Fee

10,000 KRW

Stay Duration

Varies

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Electronic travel authorization for visa-exempt country nationals. Currently exempted through December 2026, but previously required for entry.

K-ETA is an electronic authorization system for nationals from visa-exempt countries visiting South Korea. Approval is typically granted within 72 hours.

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Requirements

Eligible Nationalities

This visa is available to citizens of: AL, AD, AG, AR, AU, AT, BS, BH, BB, BE, BZ, BJ, BA, BW, BR, BN, BG, CA, CL, CO, CR, HR, CY, CZ, DK, DM, DO, EC, SV, EE, FJ, FI, FR, DE, GR, GD, GU, GT, GY, HT, HN, HK, HU, IS, IE, IL, IT, JM, JP, KZ, KI, KW, LV, LS, LI, LT, LU, MO, MY, MT, MH, MU, MX, FM, MC, ME, MA, NR, NL, NZ, NI, NO, OM, PW, PA, PY, PE, PL, PT, QA, RO, RU, KN, LC, VC, WS, SM, SA, RS, SC, SG, SK, SI, SB, ZA, ES, SR, SZ, SE, CH, TW, TH, TO, TT, TN, TR, TV, AE, GB, US, UY, UZ, VU, VA, VE

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

From visa-exempt country

Passport-sized photo

Digital, recent

Credit card

For payment

Email address

For notification

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Advantages

  • Quick online application process
  • Valid for 3 years with multiple entries
  • No physical visa needed
  • Currently exempted through December 2026

Considerations

  • Fee required (10,000 KRW)
  • Must apply before travel
  • Non-refundable if denied
  • Risk of using fraudulent third-party websites

Application Process

1

Access official K-ETA website

Visit www.k-eta.go.kr

2

Complete online form

Provide passport, travel, and contact information

3

Upload photo

Recent profile photo

4

Pay fee

10,000 KRW online

5

Receive approval

K-ETA valid for 3 years

Application Forms

K-ETA Online Application

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