Yes. If a person, who is a national of a K-ETA required country, and does not have a K-ETA, he or she will not be allowed to board the flight or ship bound for the Republic of Korea.

K-ETA is for nationals of 66 visa waiver countries and nationals of 46 designated visa-free countries. K-ETA is required for foreign nationals who intend to enter the Republic of Korea for tourism, visiting relatives, participate in events or meetings, and business purposes other than profitable activities.

※ Please refer to 'K-ETA required countries’ below.

1. Countries that concluded a visa waiver agreement with the Republic of Korea(Total 66 countries)

Asia (7) : Malaysia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Turkey

Americas (25) : Guatemala, Grenada, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Commonwealth of Dominica, Mexico, Barbados, Bahamas, Venezuela, Brazil, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Suriname, Haiti, Antigua and Barbuda, El Salvador, Uruguay, Jamaica, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, Panama, Peru

Europe (30) : Greece, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Latvia, Russia, Romania, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Malta, Belgium, Bulgaria, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Slovakia, Iceland, Ireland, Estonia, the United Kingdom, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Portugal, Poland, France, Finland, Hungary

Oceania (1) : New Zealand

Africa (3) : Lesotho, Morocco, Tunisia

2. Countries that are designated visa-free entry to the Republic of Korea (Total 46 countries)

Asia (10) : Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Macau, Japan, Kuwait, Hong Kong, Taiwan

Americas (7) : The United States, Canada, Guyana, Argentina, Honduras, Paraguay, Ecuador

Europe (11) : Monaco, Montenegro, Holy See, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, San Marino, Andorra, Albania, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia

Oceania (13) : Guam, Nauru, New Caledonia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Palau, Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, Australia

Africa (5) : Republic of South Africa, Mauritius, Seychelles, Kingdom of Eswatini, Botswana

K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) is an online electronic travel authorization that visa-free foreign visitors need to obtain before entering the Republic of Korea for tourism, visiting relatives, participate in events or meetings, and business purposes other than profitable activities.

○ Countries/regions subject to temporary exemption of electronic travel permit (K-ETA) (as of April 1, 2023)

Asia (5) ◦ Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau
Americas (2) ◦ USA (including Guam), Canada
Europe (13) ◦ UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Belgium, Denmark, Austria
Oceania (2) ◦ New Zealand, Australia

Yes. 
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20 minutes: $ 5
40 minutes: $ 9
60 minutes: $ 13
80 minutes: $ 18
120 minutes: $ 27
160 minutes: $ 36
200 minutes: $ 45

The price may change according to exchange rate.
Please note that extension is only possible within 3 days (72 hours) after the current product expiration.

Yes. If you are transfer/transit passenger and you need to go through the immigration control to recheck your baggage or for any other reasons, you are required to get a K-ETA.

When applying for K-ETA, if you are staying at a transit hotel at Incheon Airport, you can write down the address of the transit hotel, and if you are staying at the airport without staying at a hotel, you can write down the airport address.

Please refer to the information of Incheon Airport transit hotels and international airports in Korea below for your K-ETA application.

Incheon Airport Transit Hotel

Terminal 1

ADDRESS: Incheon Airport Transit Hotel, Terminal 1, 271, Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea

TEL : 82-32-743-3000

LOCATION :

EAST SIDE, 4th Floor, Incheon International Airport's Passenger Terminal Duty Free Area across from Gate 11

Incheon Airport Transit Hotel

Terminal 2

ADDRESS: Incheon Airport Transit Hotel, Terminal 2, 272, Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea

TEL : 82-32-743-3040

(Opposite the boarding gate #251 on the 3rd floor.)

Incheon International Airport (ICN)

Address : 272 Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea

Tel : +82 1577-2600

Postal Code : 22382

Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

Address : 38, Haneul-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Tel : +82 1661-2626

Postal Code : 07505

Gimhae International Airport (PUS)

Address : 108, Gonghangjinip-ro, Gangseo-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea

Tel : +82 1661-2626

Postal Code : 46718

Jeju International Airport (CJU)

Address : 2, Gonghang-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Republic of Korea

Tel : +82 1661-2626

Postal Code : 63115

Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)

Address : 980, Ochang-daero, Naesu-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea

Tel : +82 1661-2626

Postal Code : 28142

Daegu International Airport (TAE)

Address : 221, Gonghang-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea

Tel : +82 1661-2626

Postal Code : 41052

Yangyang International Airport (YNY)

Address : 201, Gonghang-ro, Sonyang-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea

Tel : +82 1661-2626

Postal Code : 25042

Muan International Airport (MWX)

Address : 970-260, Gonghang-ro, Mangun-myeon, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea

Tel : +82 1661-2626

Postal Code : 58533

• People who are not required for K-ETA and do NOT need to apply as exception of K-ETA

• Nationals of Republic of Korea and Dual nationality holders who have a valid Korean passport
• Active service members of the United States Armed Forces according to the US-ROK Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA)

• Flight attendants and Seafarers
• ABTC (APEC) holders

• Transfer passengers
• Transfer passengers are required to obtain K-ETA approval in the following cases:

• 1) If the transfer passenger needs to enter the Republic of Korea because of itinerary change (or change of destination)
• 2) If the transfer passenger needs to enter the Republic of Korea to reclaim their baggage

• Registered foreigners and VISA holders
• UN passport holders

• People who are exempt from K-ETA but ★NEED to obtain approval for K-ETA exemption in advance
• Diplomatic · Official passport holders
• Dependents of USFK members and civilian component, and contractors
• Priority Entry (Business) Persons

Ministry of Justice informed via official letter on March 25, 2022 that applicants need to apply for K-ETA

at least 72 hours prior to boarding the flight as the workload is expected to be increased due to the expansion of the number of countries available for K-ETA application.

However, due to an unexpected increase of applications, the result may not be notified within 72 hours.

Therefore, please apply for the K-ETA with plenty of time in advance.

※ Because of COVID-19, the assessment of K-ETA may be strengthened.

Therefore, it is recommended to apply for K-ETA closer to the expected arrival date (1-2 months prior to expected date of entry)

rather than applying several months in advance.

K-ETA has been officially implemented as of September 1, 2021 by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea.

There have been some changes related to K-ETA as the number of countries available for K-ETA application is increased to 112 from 104 from November 1, 2022.

■ 5 countries (Micronesia, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Kiribati and Tonga) that are

currently unable to apply for K-ETA can apply from 9:00 AM on October 31, 2022. 9:00(KST) via our K-ETA website.

　❍ The applicant can confirm the results by official website, within 72 hours after completing the K-ETA application. However, in some case it may take 72 hours or more.

　❍ Please note that the information entered cannot be modified once the application is submitted. Therefore you need to re-apply for K-ETA.

In addition, if the information on approved K-ETA does not match your passport, your entry to the Republic of Korea will be rejected.

Please make sure all information is filled in correctly before making a payment.

□ 49 Eligible Countries (Regions) for K-ETA

Albania, Andorra, Barbados, Dominica, Guam, Guyana, Holy See, Ireland,

Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Palau, Saint Kitts-Nevis,

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Slovenia, United Kingdom,

United States of America, Venezuela, Greece, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany,

Latvia, Romania, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Sweden,

Spain, Slovakia, Estonia, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Croatia, Portugal,

Poland, France, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland

□ 1 Country (Region) added as of November 8, 2021

Singapore

□ 46 Countries (Regions) added as of April 1, 2022

Malaysia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Israel, Kazakhstan, Qatar,

Thailand, Turkey, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Brazil, Saint

Lucia, Suriname, Haiti, Antigua and Barbuda, El Salvador, Uruguay, Jamaica,

Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, Canada, Argentina,

Honduras, Paraguay, Ecuador, Russia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Serbia, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Fiji, Tuvalu, Australia, Republic of South Africa,

Lesotho, Morocco, Mauritius, Botswana, Seychelles, Eswatini, Tunisia

□ 6 Countries (Regions) added as of May 1, 2022

Brunei Darussalam, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Panama, Peru, New Zealand,

□ 1 Country (Region) added as of June 1, 2022

Grenada

□ 1 Country (Region) added as of July 1, 2022

Hong Kong

□ 3 Countries (Regions) temporarily added from August 4 toOctober 31, 2022

Japan, Taiwan, Macau

□ 8 Countries (Regions) added as of November 1, 2022

Japan, Taiwan, Macau, Micronesia, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Tonga

○ Countries/regions subject to temporary exemption of electronic travel permit (K-ETA) (as of April 1, 2023)

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Asia (5) ◦ Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau

Americas (2) ◦ USA (including Guam), Canada

Europe (13) ◦ UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Belgium, Denmark, Austria

Oceania (2) ◦ New Zealand, Australia