Official source: K-ETA › · Last verified 25 June 2026.
The K-ETA is a streamlined online authorisation that replaces the need for a visa for eligible short-stay visitors. You apply on the official portal, pay a small fee, and receive approval electronically before you fly. Periodic K-ETA exemptions and changes are announced, so check the latest status.
An eTA route like Korea's sits between fully visa-free and a full visa — convenient, online, and quick.
Apply for the K-ETA at least 72 hours before departure on the official portal, using a recent photo and your accommodation details. Approval is usually quick and valid for multiple trips over its term. Periodic temporary K-ETA exemptions are announced for certain nationalities, so check whether any current waiver applies to you before paying.
This page is for general information only and is not legal or immigration advice. Entry rules change frequently and without notice — always confirm current requirements with the destination’s official embassy, consulate or immigration authority before booking travel.
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