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K-ETA: Korea's electronic travel authorization

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 5 Nov 2026

In brief

Nationals of K-ETA-eligible countries who enter Korea without a visa must have K-ETA approval before they board the flight or ship.1 The Ministry of Justice extended the temporary exemption by one more year, from 1 January to 31 December 2026 (KST), for the countries and regions already exempt (notice of 23 December 2025). The notice does not say what applies after 31 December 2026.2 The K-ETA fee is KRW 10,000 per person (the site gives about USD 7-8).3

Apply only on the official site: k-eta.go.kr, or in the official K-ETA app. Other websites are not the government's.

Checked 5 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea, Korea Immigration ServiceReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Who needs a K-ETA
  4. Temporary exemption
  5. Who doesn't need one
  6. Official website
  7. Fee
  8. Fee history
  9. Validity and stay
  10. How to apply
  11. Warnings about other sites
  12. Processing time
  13. Transit
  14. Korean visa holders
  15. K-ETA for US citizens
  16. K-ETA for Canadians
  17. K-ETA for UK citizens
  18. K-ETA for UAE citizens
  19. K-ETA for Indian citizens
  20. FAQ
  21. Sources
  22. About this page

K-ETA at a glance

Who needs itPassports that can use K-ETA, as listed on the official eligibility page (116 entries). Besides British citizens (GBR), it lists five other UK passport categories, each with 30 days: British Dependent Territories Citizen (GBD), British National Overseas (GBN), British Overseas Citizen (GBO), British Protected Person (GBP) and British Subject (GBS).4
Temporary exemptionThe Ministry of Justice extended the temporary exemption by one more year, from 1 January to 31 December 2026 (KST), for the countries and regions already exempt (notice of 23 December 2025). The notice does not say what applies after 31 December 2026.2
FeeThe K-ETA fee is KRW 10,000 per person (the site gives about USD 7-8).3
Valid forK-ETA can be used for multiple trips for 3 years, or until the passport expires if that is sooner. Applications submitted before 3 July 2023 were valid for 2 years.1
Stay per visitK-ETA validity is separate from the visa-free stay: each entry is limited to the visa-free period set for your nationality, which varies by country.1
Where to applyApply only on the official K-ETA website, www.k-eta.go.kr, or the K-ETA mobile app. The site gives the fee as about USD 7-8.5
Official websitek-eta.go.kr6m.k-eta.go.kr7
Official appK-ETA app8
DecisionAssessment typically takes 72 hours or less but can take longer when applications surge. Applications are reviewed in the order received, and there is no expedited service.1

Who needs a K-ETA

  • Nationals of K-ETA-eligible countries who enter Korea without a visa must have K-ETA approval before they board the flight or ship.

    Nationals eligible for K-ETA, who wish to enter the Republic of Korea without a visa, must obtain K-ETA approval before boarding the flight or ship.Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

  • K-ETA is for foreigners entering Korea without a visa for a short stay: travel, visiting relatives, events or conferences, or business, with no commercial activities. Applicants must also not fall under an exemption.

    Foreigners intending to enter the Republic of Korea without a visa ... People intending to stay for a short period of time for travel, visiting relatives, attending events or conferences, or business purposes (no commercial activities allowed) ... A person who is not eligible for exemption from application (exemption)Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

  • Passports that can use K-ETA, as listed on the official eligibility page (116 entries). Besides British citizens (GBR), it lists five other UK passport categories, each with 30 days: British Dependent Territories Citizen (GBD), British National Overseas (GBN), British Overseas Citizen (GBO), British Protected Person (GBP) and British Subject (GBS).

    You can apply for K-ETA if you hold a passport from countries or regions listed below.Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

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The temporary K-ETA exemption

Some visa-free countries and regions don't need a K-ETA for now. The latest notice extends the exemption for the countries already exempt without naming them again; the only official list is the first notice's.

  1. The temporary K-ETA exemption started on 1 April 2023 for 22 countries and regions named in the notice of 29 March 2023: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the UK and the US (including Guam). This notice is no longer on the live site (Wayback capture of 29 March 2023). The later extension notices (11 December 2024, 23 December 2025) extend it for 'the countries/regions that are currently exempt' without naming them again. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked · read from an archived copy of 29 Mar 2023
  2. The notice of 11 December 2024 extended the exemption, for the countries and regions already exempt, to 31 December 2025 (KST). Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked
  3. The Ministry of Justice extended the temporary exemption by one more year, from 1 January to 31 December 2026 (KST), for the countries and regions already exempt (notice of 23 December 2025). The notice does not say what applies after 31 December 2026. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

Who doesn't need a K-ETA

  • Exempt from applying: diplomatic and official passport holders; US Forces members under the US-ROK SOFA; aircraft and ship crew; APEC Business Travel Card holders; transfer passengers; registered foreigners and visa holders; UN passport holders; and travellers aged 17 or younger or 65 or older on the date of entry.

    Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

  • The FAQ (Q58) also lists Korean nationals and dual nationals with a valid Korean passport, and cruise travellers, as exempt from applying.

    Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

  • Since 3 July 2023, visa-free travellers aged 17 or younger or 65 or older do not need K-ETA.

    Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

  • Exempt travellers see a pop-up when they scan their passport page during the application. They may still apply, and pay the fee, to get K-ETA benefits such as not having to submit an arrival card.

    Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

Official website and app

How much a K-ETA costs

K-ETA fee history

Each amount with the act or notice that set it, newest first.

  1. K-ETA started on 3 May 2021; the fee is KRW 10,000, but it was waived during the pilot period from 3 May 2021 to 31 August 2021. Set by: Pilot-period fee waiver as announced by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the USA (notice of 29 June 2021); no legal act for the waiver was found. Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the USA · checked
  2. Article 72 item 1-2 of the Enforcement Rules of the Immigration Act sets the fee for issuing a prior travel authorisation (the law's term for K-ETA) at KRW 10,000; it was added by Ministry of Justice Ordinance No. 988 of 10 December 2020, which took effect on promulgation and applies to applications made after that. Set by: 출입국관리법 시행규칙 (Enforcement Rules of the Immigration Act) Article 72 item 1-2 '사전여행허가서 발급: 1만원', added by 법무부령 제988호 (Ministry of Justice Ordinance No. 988) of 10 December 2020. Ministry of Government Legislation of Korea, National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 출입국관리법 시행규칙, in force 23 Oct 2026 · checked

How long a K-ETA lasts and how long you can stay

How to apply for a K-ETA

Apply only on the official site: k-eta.go.kr, or in the official K-ETA app. Other websites are not the government's.

Official warnings about other sites

Only what governments, regulators and courts have published, quoted word for word. We don't label any website ourselves.

  • The Korean Embassy in Oman says non-official K-ETA websites were found illegally collecting more than the official fee, and advises not paying an excessive fee and reporting any damage to the local police.

    Recently, some non-official K-ETA application websites were found to be illegally collecting a higher fee than the official fee and relevant damage cases have been reported. ... In addition, if you are asked to pay an excessive fee, please do not comply. In the case that you suffer any damage, we advise you to promptly report ti to the police station with jurisdiction over your area of residence.Published Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Oman · checked

  • The Korean Consulate General in Dallas says Korea's Ministry of Justice has warned that unofficial websites designed to resemble the official K-ETA site charge excessively high service fees, and notes that the official K-ETA web address contains 'go' for government.

    Korea’s Ministry of Justice has recently warned that some unofficial websites, designed to resemble the official Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) site, are charging applicants excessively high service fees. Travelers are strongly advised to apply with caution and only through the official K-ETA website. ... ※ The official K-ETA website, operated by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea, includes “go,” which denotes “government,” in its web address.Published Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Dallas · checked

  • The Korean Embassy in the USA reports unofficial websites that closely resemble the official K-ETA platform in name and appearance and charge excessively high service fees; it says no agency has been designated and asks applicants to apply through www.k-eta.go.kr or the K-ETA app.

    Recently, there have been reports of unofficial websites that closely resemble the official Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) platform in both name and appearance. These sites often claim to assist with K-ETA applications but charge excessively high service fees, raising concerns about potential harm to applicants. The Korean Government has not designated any agencies for K-ETA application. Please submit your application through the official K-ETA website (www.k-eta.go.kr) or the K-ETA mobile app.Published Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the USA · checked

  • The Ministry of Justice says non-official websites were found demanding higher application fees, with damage reported, and that the Korean government has not delegated K-ETA applications to any agency; it asks applicants to apply through www.k-eta.go.kr or the K-ETA app.

    However, some non-official websites were recently found demanding a higher application fee. As relevant damage incidents have been reported, please be cautious about non-official websites, agencies, etc. Please be informed that the Government of the Republic of Korea has not delegated the service of the K-ETA application to any agencies. Therefore, please make sure to apply through the K-ETA official website (PC: www.k-eta.go.kr, Mobile app: K-ETA).Published Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

  • In June 2021 the Korean Embassy in the USA warned that non-official K-ETA websites charged more than the official fee, one of them 20 times as much, and that K-ETA can only be applied for at www.k-eta.go.kr or in the K-ETA app.

    Recently, non-official K-ETA application websites were found to be charging more than the official fee. One website’s price for the K-ETA application was even 20 times more than the official fee. ... K-ETA can only be applied from the K-ETA official website (www.k-eta.go.kr) and mobile app (K-ETA). The Government of the Republic of Korea has not designated any application agencies for K-ETA.Published Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the USA · checked

  • The official site warns about lookalike agencies and phishing sites that charge high fees for K-ETA 'agency' or 'expedited' services.

    Please be careful of similar agencies/phishing sites that charge high fees under the pretext of providing K-ETA application agency (or expedited) services.Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

  • The Korean government has not delegated K-ETA applications to any agency; apply through the official website or the K-ETA app (notice of 16 December 2022).

    Please be informed that the Government of the Republic of Korea has not delegated the service of the K-ETA application to any agencies. Therefore, please make sure to apply through the K-ETA official website (PC: www.k-eta.go.kr, Mobile app: K-ETA).Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

  • The official K-ETA website warns about lookalike agencies and phishing sites that charge high fees for K-ETA 'agency' or 'expedited' services.

    Please be careful of similar agencies/phishing sites that charge high fees under the pretext of providing K-ETA application agency (or expedited) services.Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

How long a K-ETA takes

  • Assessment typically takes 72 hours or less but can take longer when applications surge. Applications are reviewed in the order received, and there is no expedited service.

    Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

Transit through Korea

If you hold a Korean visa

K-ETA for US citizens

Visa-free, 90 days Temporary K-ETA exemption until 31 Dec 2026: no K-ETA needed, but submit the free e-Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival (a K-ETA, KRW 10,000, stays optional and replaces the card).

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the USA · checked

  • The US is on the K-ETA eligibility list. Passports that can use K-ETA, as listed on the official eligibility page (116 entries). Besides British citizens (GBR), it lists five other UK passport categories, each with 30 days: British Dependent Territories Citizen (GBD), British National Overseas (GBN), British Overseas Citizen (GBO), British Protected Person (GBP) and British Subject (GBS).

    Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

  • The US is on the 2023 list of temporarily exempt countries. The temporary K-ETA exemption started on 1 April 2023 for 22 countries and regions named in the notice of 29 March 2023: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the UK and the US (including Guam). This notice is no longer on the live site (Wayback capture of 29 March 2023). The later extension notices (11 December 2024, 23 December 2025) extend it for 'the countries/regions that are currently exempt' without naming them again.

    Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked · read from an archived copy of 29 Mar 2023

Everything for this trip: South Korea visa for US citizens.

K-ETA for Canadians

Visa-free, 6 months Temporary K-ETA exemption until 31 Dec 2026: no K-ETA needed, but submit the free e-Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival (a K-ETA, KRW 10,000, stays optional and replaces the card).

Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada · checked

  • Canada is on the K-ETA eligibility list. Passports that can use K-ETA, as listed on the official eligibility page (116 entries). Besides British citizens (GBR), it lists five other UK passport categories, each with 30 days: British Dependent Territories Citizen (GBD), British National Overseas (GBN), British Overseas Citizen (GBO), British Protected Person (GBP) and British Subject (GBS).

    Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

  • Canada is on the 2023 list of temporarily exempt countries. The temporary K-ETA exemption started on 1 April 2023 for 22 countries and regions named in the notice of 29 March 2023: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the UK and the US (including Guam). This notice is no longer on the live site (Wayback capture of 29 March 2023). The later extension notices (11 December 2024, 23 December 2025) extend it for 'the countries/regions that are currently exempt' without naming them again.

    Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked · read from an archived copy of 29 Mar 2023

Everything for this trip: South Korea visa for Canadians.

K-ETA for UK citizens

Visa-free, 90 days Temporary K-ETA exemption until 31 Dec 2026: no K-ETA needed, but submit the free e-Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival (a K-ETA, KRW 10,000, stays optional and replaces the card).

Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (Korea Immigration Service), K-ETA notice of 23 December 2025 · checked

  • The UK is on the K-ETA eligibility list. Passports that can use K-ETA, as listed on the official eligibility page (116 entries). Besides British citizens (GBR), it lists five other UK passport categories, each with 30 days: British Dependent Territories Citizen (GBD), British National Overseas (GBN), British Overseas Citizen (GBO), British Protected Person (GBP) and British Subject (GBS).

    Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

  • The UK is on the 2023 list of temporarily exempt countries. The temporary K-ETA exemption started on 1 April 2023 for 22 countries and regions named in the notice of 29 March 2023: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the UK and the US (including Guam). This notice is no longer on the live site (Wayback capture of 29 March 2023). The later extension notices (11 December 2024, 23 December 2025) extend it for 'the countries/regions that are currently exempt' without naming them again.

    Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked · read from an archived copy of 29 Mar 2023

Everything for this trip: South Korea visa for British citizens.

K-ETA for UAE citizens

ETA, 90 days K-ETA approval before boarding (KRW 10,000, valid 3 years); not needed under 18 or from 65; a temporary K-ETA waiver for some countries/regions runs until 31 Dec 2026 (list not published).

Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

  • The UAE is on the K-ETA eligibility list. Passports that can use K-ETA, as listed on the official eligibility page (116 entries). Besides British citizens (GBR), it lists five other UK passport categories, each with 30 days: British Dependent Territories Citizen (GBD), British National Overseas (GBN), British Overseas Citizen (GBO), British Protected Person (GBP) and British Subject (GBS).

    Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

  • The UAE is not on the 2023 list of temporarily exempt countries. The temporary K-ETA exemption started on 1 April 2023 for 22 countries and regions named in the notice of 29 March 2023: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the UK and the US (including Guam). This notice is no longer on the live site (Wayback capture of 29 March 2023). The later extension notices (11 December 2024, 23 December 2025) extend it for 'the countries/regions that are currently exempt' without naming them again.

    Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked · read from an archived copy of 29 Mar 2023

Every destination for this passport: United Arab Emirates passport.

K-ETA for Indian citizens

Visa required

Or: Jeju only: arrive on a direct international flight or ferry to Jeju for tourism or transit and stay on Jeju; no K-ETA needed for these nationalities. Stay: up to 30 days.

Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

  • India is not on the K-ETA eligibility list. Passports that can use K-ETA, as listed on the official eligibility page (116 entries). Besides British citizens (GBR), it lists five other UK passport categories, each with 30 days: British Dependent Territories Citizen (GBD), British National Overseas (GBN), British Overseas Citizen (GBO), British Protected Person (GBP) and British Subject (GBS).

    Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea · checked

Everything for this trip: South Korea visa for Indian citizens.

FAQ

Is a K-ETA required in 2026?

Nationals of K-ETA-eligible countries who enter Korea without a visa must have K-ETA approval before they board the flight or ship. The Ministry of Justice extended the temporary exemption by one more year, from 1 January to 31 December 2026 (KST), for the countries and regions already exempt (notice of 23 December 2025). The notice does not say what applies after 31 December 2026.

Do US citizens need a K-ETA?

US citizens: visa-free, 90 days (temporary K-ETA exemption until 31 Dec 2026: no K-ETA needed, but submit the free e-Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival (a K-ETA, KRW 10,000, stays optional and replaces the card)), according to Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the USA, checked 1 Nov 2026. The US is on the K-ETA eligibility list and on the 2023 list of temporarily exempt countries. Visa-free stay per entry with K-ETA for UNITED STATES OF AMERICA passports, per the eligibility page: 90 Days. See K-ETA for US citizens.

How much does a K-ETA cost?

The K-ETA fee is KRW 10,000 per person (the site gives about USD 7-8). Online payment processing fees may be added, generally about 3%.

How long does a K-ETA take?

Assessment typically takes 72 hours or less but can take longer when applications surge. Applications are reviewed in the order received, and there is no expedited service.

How long is a K-ETA valid?

K-ETA can be used for multiple trips for 3 years, or until the passport expires if that is sooner. Applications submitted before 3 July 2023 were valid for 2 years. K-ETA validity is separate from the visa-free stay: each entry is limited to the visa-free period set for your nationality, which varies by country.

Can Indian citizens apply for a K-ETA?

Indian citizens: visa required, according to Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea, checked 31 Oct 2026. Or: Jeju only: arrive on a direct international flight or ferry to Jeju for tourism or transit and stay on Jeju; no K-ETA needed for these nationalities. Stay: up to 30 days. India is not on the K-ETA eligibility list. See K-ETA for Indian citizens.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (K-ETA official website): who needs a K-ETA, validity and stay, how to apply, processing time and korean visa holdersk-eta.go.kr · checked
  2. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (K-ETA official website): temporary exemption and who doesn't need onek-eta.go.kr · checked
  3. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (K-ETA official website): feek-eta.go.kr · checked
  4. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (K-ETA official website): who needs a K-ETA, who doesn't need one, validity and stay and by nationalityk-eta.go.kr · checked
  5. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (K-ETA official website): how to apply and warnings about other sitesk-eta.go.kr · checked
  6. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (K-ETA official website): official website and warnings about other sitesk-eta.go.kr · checked
  7. Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the USA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea): official websiteoverseas.mofa.go.kr · checked
  8. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (K-ETA official website): official websitek-eta.go.kr · checked
  9. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (K-ETA official website): temporary exemption and by nationalityk-eta.go.kr · checked · read from an archived copy of 29 Mar 2023
  10. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (K-ETA official website): temporary exemptionk-eta.go.kr · checked
  11. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (K-ETA official website): who doesn't need one and transitk-eta.go.kr · checked
  12. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (K-ETA official website): who doesn't need onek-eta.go.kr · checked
  13. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (K-ETA official website): official websitek-eta.go.kr · checked
  14. Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the USA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea): fee history and warnings about other sitesoverseas.mofa.go.kr · checked
  15. Ministry of Government Legislation of Korea, National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 출입국관리법 시행규칙, in force 23 Oct 2026 (Ministry of Justice Ordinance No. 1172): fee historylaw.go.kr · checked
  16. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (K-ETA official website): how to applyk-eta.go.kr · checked
  17. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (K-ETA official website): warnings about other sitesk-eta.go.kr · checked
  18. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (K-ETA official website): warnings about other sitesk-eta.go.kr · checked
  19. Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the USA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea): warnings about other sitesoverseas.mofa.go.kr · checked
  20. Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Dallas (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea): warnings about other sitesoverseas.mofa.go.kr · checked
  21. Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Oman (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea): warnings about other sitesoverseas.mofa.go.kr · checked
  22. Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the USA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea): entry rulesoverseas.mofa.go.kr · checked
  23. Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea): entry rulesoverseas.mofa.go.kr · checked
  24. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (Korea Immigration Service), K-ETA notice of 23 December 2025: entry rulesk-eta.go.kr · checked
  25. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (Korea Immigration Service): entry rulesk-eta.go.kr · checked
  26. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (Korea Immigration Service): entry ruleshikorea.go.kr · checked
  27. Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (Korea Immigration Service): entry ruleshikorea.go.kr · checked

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