{"id":1396,"date":"2022-01-02T16:07:02","date_gmt":"2022-01-02T15:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.k-eta.online\/?p=1396"},"modified":"2023-02-15T17:19:03","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T16:19:03","slug":"duree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.keta.ne.kr\/en\/article\/duration\/","title":{"rendered":"How long is a K-ETA valid for?"},"content":{"rendered":"
French citizens do not need a visa to enter South Korea. However, to travel to the Land of Morning Calm, French nationals will need to present a new document, the K-ETA: Korea Electronic Travel Authorization<\/strong><\/em>. This new pass is valid for residents of the 112 countries exempt from visa requirements for entry into South Korea. It is similar to an electronic visa and can be obtained subject to a number of conditions. These relate to cost, the information to be provided and, in particular, its period of validity.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Obtaining electronic authorisation to travel to South Korea allows any visa-exempt citizen to stay there for a number of reasons.<\/p>\n The Korean authorities are making South Korea accessible as a destination for well-defined reasons. These include trips for :<\/p>\n This means that holders of this document can stay for the full period of validity offered by the K-ETA. In practice, this authorisation is valid for an indicative period of two (2) years<\/strong>. During this period, it is possible for the holder to make several trips to South Korea. However, the reasons for these trips must be the same as those authorised by this electronic sesame for travel to Korea.<\/p>\n Changes or input errors invalidate the initial K-ETA. In fact, as soon as the passport is renewed, the K-ETA is no longer valid. The same applies in cases where changes have been made to vital information in the passport.<\/p>\n It is therefore necessary to apply for a new authorisation if any major information changes. The information that requires a new application for Korea Electronic Travel Authorization is :<\/p>\n In addition, if the holder's criminal status changes, a new application must be submitted. The same applies in the event of contamination by an infectious disease, for example.<\/p>\n It is possible to make several trips to Korea with the K-ETA during the two years <\/strong>of validity of the said document. However, it is not permitted to stay for the two years allowed for a single trip. The duration of a stay varies depending on the country of origin of the holder of the electronic travel authorisation for Korea. The duration is :<\/p>\n For example, for a trip to Korea, the holder will have to return to his or her country of origin before the end of the period granted. However, it is possible to return for other trips before the authorisation expires.<\/p>\n Le Korea Electronic Travel Authorization<\/em> came into force on 1 September 2021. From this date, travellers affected by this provision must complete this formality before leaving for Korea. This applies to nationals of 112 countries exempt from visa requirements for entry into South Korea<\/strong>. These are :<\/p>\nHow long is a K-ETA valid for?<\/h2>\n
How long is a K-ETA valid, depending on the reason for travel?<\/h3>\n
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Period of validity in the event of a change to the passport<\/h3>\n
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Length of stay for a trip with K-ETA<\/h3>\n
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General provisions relating to the K-ETA<\/h2>\n