Notice on Entry Requirements for Travelers to Korea

Entry Requirements

Vaccination is not required for entry into Korea.
Your passport only needs to remain valid for the duration of your stay in Korea.
There is no separate minimum remaining-validity requirement.
Foreign nationals must have either a valid K-ETA or a visa before entering Korea.

Tip 1: How to check if you are eligible for K-ETA

• 1. Nationals from countries eligible for visa-free entry must obtain K-ETA prior to boarding a flight or ship destined for Korea.
• 2. The application fee is 10,000 KRW per person (approx. 7–10 USD).
• 3. K-ETA must be applied for at least 72 hours before boarding; processing may take longer depending on volume or other circumstances.
• 4. Temporary Exemption of K-ETA for Certain Countries (2023–2026)
  K-ETA requirements have been temporarily waived for citizens of a set of 22 (now extended to 67) countries/regions.
  The exemption period has been extended to December 31, 2026.

Venue Information Hall A, COEX, Seoul
513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06164, Korea
Tel: +82-2-6000-0114