ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is the electronic travel license system. It means that when a foreigner enters the country without a visa, he must log in to the country's electronic travel license website in advance, and apply through the online system and obtain approval before he can enter the country. Currently, the countries and regions that implement ETA mainly include Australia (ETA), Canada (ETA), the United States (ESTA), the United Kingdom (EVW), Taiwan (TAC), New Zealand (NZETA), etc., and EU (EU) is also planned to be implemented from 2022.
K electronic travel license system (K-ETA)
21215 March ~8 trial operation in March, 9html officially implemented
Korean electronic travel license system (K-ETA) is for foreigners who sign visa-free agreements with South Korea or allow entry without a visa. Before entering South Korea, they must fill in personal and travel-related information on the official website to apply, and they can obtain a travel license quickly and easily. The trial operation will be carried out from May to August 2021, and the system will be officially implemented in September 2021.
is a total of 112 countries and regions that can enter South Korea without visas. Passengers must apply on the official website of www.k-eta.go.kr at least 24 hours before boarding. Without a South Korean electronic travel license certificate, airlines cannot issue boarding pass and to board the plane. Based on the date of obtaining the license, the validity period is 2 years, and the application fee is 10,000 won.
Application for electronic travel license system (K-ETA) Related
Can apply for K-ETAK-ETA object
Countries that sign off visa-free entry (total 66)
Among them, there are 7 Asian regions: Malaysia , Singapore , United Arab Emirates , Israel, Kazakhstan , Thailand, Turkey
Countries and regions that allow entry without a visa (46 in total)
Among them, there are 10 Asian regions: Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Japan, Bahrain , Brunei , Saudi Arabia , Oman, Qatar , Kuwait
K-ETA official website announcement
You must complete the K-ETA application at least 72 hours before boarding. Failure to do so can lead to adverse measures, such as not issuing your travel authorization.
K-ETA is valid for 2 years from the date of approval. K-ETA approval does not guarantee access to the Republic of Korea. The final decision on passenger entry will be made by the entry officer during the entry and exit inspection.
K-ETA application for submitting false or inaccurate information will be denied or cancelled K-ETA approval, and the person may be subject to penalties or entry restrictions in accordance with relevant Korean laws. The same applies to those who apply on behalf of the applicant.
K-ETA fee is 10,000 won (about US$9~10, excluding additional fees), and will not be refunded even if the application is rejected.
Even if your K-ETA has not expired, you also need to apply for a new K-ETA if there is any change in your information, such as name, gender, date of birth, nationality, passport information, (passport number, passport expiration), etc.
If your entry purpose, address in South Korea or contact information changes after you obtain K-ETA approval, you need to update such information through the K-ETA website (K-ETA application results - edit information) before entering South Korea. Otherwise, it may lead to adverse measures such as refusal to enter the country.
People who have received K-ETA approval can more easily immigrate through entry because they will be exempt from submitting an entry card when entering.
can apply for K-ETA, and one person can apply for up to 30 people, and the fee will be paid in one go.
