FAQ

My K-ETA application was disapproved. What can I do to enter Korea?

You should visit a Korean Embassy (or Consulate) located in your jurisdiction and apply for an entry visa.

If I have a K-ETA, am I allowed to work in Korea?

No. You cannot engage in profitable activities in Korea with a K-ETA. You must obtain a separate visa that allows you to work and participate in employment activities in Korea.

Does my identification photo (face image) for my K-ETA application have to be the same as my passport photo?

No. It does not have to be the same photo, but should comply with the following conditions.

- Should be in color

- Should be in image file such as JPG

- Image size less than 100KB

- Pixel density less than 600x600

- No accessories such as hats, scarves, or sunglasses

- Recommend less colorful patterned clothing

- Full face, front view (75% of the image), eyes should be open looking straight at the camera

Do I need to get a K-ETA every time I visit Korea?

No. Once you are approved of a K-ETA, you do not have to apply for 2 years. However, if the passport used for the K-ETA application expires in less than 2 years, that K-ETA approval will be valid until the passport expiration date.

In what cases do I need to re-apply for the K-ETA during the validity period?

Note that if there are any changes to your information (nationality, name, sex, date of birth, passport number, passport expiration date, infectious disease and criminal record) you are required to apply for a new K-ETA, even if the previous K-ETA is still valid.

How long is the validity period of a K-ETA?

The validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval. However, if the passport used for the K-ETA application expires in less than 2 years, that K-ETA approval will be valid until the passport expiration date.

How long does it take from submitting the K-ETA application to receiving the results?

The applicant can check the result by your email normally within 24 hours after completing the K-ETA application. But it can take sevral days due to circumstances of the applicants.

When do I need to apply for the K-ETA?

You should apply for the K-ETA at least 72 hours prior to boarding the flight or ship bound for the Republic of Korea.

How long can I stay in Korea if I have a K-ETA?

Generally up to 90 days, but the allowed period of stay may differ by the nationality. Please check the below information.

 

* Allowed Period of Stay by Country (Nationality)

 

ALBANIA(30) ANDORRA(30) ANTIGUA-BARBUDA(90) ARGENTINA(30) AUSTRALIA(90) AUSTRIA(90) BAHAMAS(90) BAHRAIN(30) BELGIUM(03M) BOSNIA-HERCEGOVINA(30) BOTSWANA(90) BRAZIL(90) BRUNEI(30) BULGARIA(90) CANADA(06M) CHILE(90) CHINAP.R.(HONGKONG,90) CHINAP.R.(MACAO,90) CHINA(TAIWAN,90) COLOMBIA(90) COSTA RICA(90) CROATIA(90) CYPRUS(30) CZECH(90 DENMARK(90) DOMINICA(90) DOMINICAN REP.(90) ECUADOR(90) EL SALVADOR(90) ESTONIA(90) ESWATINI(30) FIJI(30) FINLAND(90) FRANCE(90) GERMANY F.R(90) GREECE(03M) GRENADA(90) GUAM(30) GUATEMALA(90) GUYANA(30) HAITI(90) HOLY SEE(30) HONDURAS(30) HUNGARY(90) ICELAND(90) IRELAND(90) ISRAEL(90) ITALY(90) JAMAICA(90) JAPAN(90) KAZAKHSTAN(30) KIRIBATI(30) KUWAIT(90) LATVIA(90) LESOTHO(60) LIECHTENSTEIN(03M) LITHUANIA(90) LUXEMBOURG(03M) MALAYSIA(03M) MALTA(90) MARSHALL ISLANDS(30) MAURITIUS(30) MEXICO(03M) BARBADOS(90) MICRONESIA(30) MONACO(30) MONTENEGRO(30) MOROCCO(90) NAURU(30) NETHERLANDS(03M) NEW CALEDONIA(30) NEW ZEALAND(03M) NICARAGUA(90) NORWAY(90) OMAN(30) PALAU(30) PANAMA(90) PARAGUAY(30) PERU(90) POLAND(90) PORTUGAL(90) QATAR(30) REPUBLIC OF SERBIA(90) ROMANIA(90) RUSSIA(60) SAMOA(30) SAN MARINO(30) SAUDI ARABIA(30) SEYCHELLES(30) SINGAPORE(90) SLOVAK(90) SLOVENIA(90) SOLOMON IS.(30) SOUTH AFRICA(30) SPAIN(90) ST. KITTS-NEVIS(90) ST. LUCIA(90) ST. VINCENT(90) SURINAM(03M) SWEDEN(90) SWITZERLAND(03M) THAILAND(90) TONGA(30) TRINIDAD-TOBAGO(90) TUNISIA(30) TURKEY(90) TUVALU(30) U.A.E(90) UNITED KINGDOM(90) UNITED STATES(90) URUGUAY(90) VENEZUELA(90)

What do I need to prepare to fill out the K-ETA application form?

You will need a valid passport, e-mail address, and a credit or debit card to pay the K-ETA application fee. If you are applying with your PC, instead of your mobile device, you will need an identification photo for uploading your facial image.


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