For certain nationalities <\/strong>(see home page) and age categories<\/strong> (17 and under and 65 and over) It can be obtained on arrival.<\/strong> However, we recommend that you apply for the K-ETA before your departure to avoid a possible wait on arrival to pass through the immigration office.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> We recommend that you apply for K-ETA<\/a> at least 3 days before your departure for South Korea<\/strong>. It is possible to obtain a K-ETA within 72 hours for the most urgent applications.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Once issued, a K-ETA is valid for 3 years for multiple entries from the date of approval shown on the document.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n If your passport expires before these 3 years, you must reapply for a K-ETA<\/a>The authorisation is linked to a passport number.<\/p>\n If your passport expires before 3 years, the K-ETA will only be valid until the expiry date of your passport.<\/p>\n Please note that if your K-ETA is still valid but any of the information on your passport changes (surname, first name, gender, passport number, expiry date, etc.), you will still need to apply for a new K-ETA.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> If your nationality is not on the list, you will need to contact the South Korean embassy to obtain a standard visa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The K-ETA allows you to stay for up to 90 days<\/strong> (depending on your nationality) in South Korea for tourism, visiting parents\/relatives, <\/strong>participate in events <\/strong>or to meetings and for non-profit-making commercial purposes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n These reasons for stay may not exceed this duration. To obtain specific authorisations, you can contact the embassy for a standard visa.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> K-ETA offers you multiple entries<\/strong> for 3 years from the date of publication.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Be careful not to confuse them! <\/b>A visa allows you to to enter<\/span><\/em> in a country. A K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) allows you to travel to<\/em><\/span> the country in question. K-ETA applicants are eligible for Visa waiver programme to enter South Korea.<\/a><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Travellers from\u00a017 and under<\/strong>and those aged\u00a065 and over<\/strong>In the case of the UK, they are no longer required to apply for a K-ETA, but this document can save them a sometimes lengthy wait on arrival.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> From 1 September 2022<\/strong>To enter Jeju island, you will need to show a K-ETA.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Travellers in transit, who do not leave the international zone, do not need to apply for a K-ETA, no matter how long they are in transit. If you wish to leave the airport, you will need to apply for a K-ETA.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Yes, the South Korean authorities require a local address for your residence, as well as the contact details of the establishment or person hosting you.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> There are no compulsory vaccinations for travelling to South Korea<\/strong>. Some are just recommended, depending on the region you are visiting, given the variety of climates and ecosystems:<\/p>\n For internships, you will need to contact the embassy for a standard visa, as the K-ETA is for tourism or business visits only.<\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> If you discover an error before sending your administrative documents, please indicate the correction to be made by sending these documents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Beyond that moment, corrections can no longer be applied<\/span>. We invite you to contact us for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n Once the K-ETA has been issued, its data cannot be modified.<\/span>. You will need to submit a new application if your information differs significantly.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Unfortunately, once paid, a K-ETA application is not refundable outside our refund policy<\/strong>. Please contact us for further information.<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The data you enter on this site is protected and will only be used to obtain the requested K-ETA.<\/strong>. Our payment process is secure, and no banking information about you is stored on our servers<\/span>.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPrivacy policy<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<\/i>\u23f1 When should I apply for K-ETA?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\u23f3 How long is the K-ETA valid for?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\ud83c\udf0d My nationality is not on the list for applying for a K-ETA, what should I do? <\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\ud83e\udd14 How long can I stay in South Korea with a K-ETA?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\ud83d\udee9 How many times can I enter South Korea with a K-ETA?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\ud83e\uddd0 What is the difference between a K-ETA and a visa?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\ud83d\udeb8 Does the K-ETA for South Korea also apply to minors and senior citizens?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\ud83c\udf0b Do I need to apply for a K-ETA to visit Jeju island?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\u2708\ufe0f I'm just passing through South Korea. Do I need to apply for a K-ETA?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\ud83c\udfe0 I don't yet have accommodation in South Korea, is this compulsory for the K-ETA?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\ud83c\udfe5 Which vaccinations are compulsory for travel to South Korea?<\/a><\/h3>
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<\/i>\ud83e\uddf3 I'm going to do an internship in South Korea, do I need a K-ETA?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\ud83d\udea8 What should you do if you've made a mistake in your application?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\ud83d\ude45\ud83c\udffc Would you like to cancel your request?<\/a><\/h3>
<\/i>\u2139\ufe0f Is my personal information secure?<\/a><\/h3>