{"id":2003,"date":"2025-04-21T09:16:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T07:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.keta.ne.kr\/article\/la-coree-du-sud-accorde-une-exemption-de-k-eta-a-5-nouvelles-nationalites\/"},"modified":"2025-04-21T09:16:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T07:16:10","slug":"la-coree-du-sud-accorde-une-exemption-de-k-eta-a-5-nouvelles-nationalites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.keta.ne.kr\/en\/article\/south-korea-grants-k-eta-exemption-to-5-new-nationalities\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea grants K-ETA exemption to 5 new nationalities"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Korea has extended the list of countries exempt from electronic travel authorisation, the K-ETA<\/strong>with the addition of five new nationalities. This decision, motivated by economic factors and security considerations, extends access to this Asian country for a total of 27 countries<\/strong>. Travellers from these nations can now visit South Korea without having to obtain a visa, making the entry process more accessible and stimulating the tourism sector<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

South Korea recently extended the list of nationalities exempted from electronic travel authorisation, the K-ETA<\/strong>by adding five new countries to the list. This important change is a sign of the economic potential that these new nationalities represent for tourism in South Korea, as well as a desire to encourage international exchanges. With this decision, a total of 27 countries are now exempt from this requirement, making it easier to travel to the Asian destination.<\/p>\n\n

What is K-ETA?<\/h3>\n\n

Le K-ETA<\/strong> is a electronic travel authorisation<\/strong> required for citizens of certain countries wishing to visit South Korea. It replaces the need for a visa for short stays of up to 90 days, depending on the traveller's nationality. To apply for a K-ETA, applicants must submit personal information and passport details via an online platform.<\/p>\n\n

Once approved, this authorisation is linked to the traveller's passport and remains valid for a period of three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Nationals of countries not on the list of exemptions are required to apply for a visa by contacting the South Korean embassy or consulate in their region.<\/p>\n\n

New nationalities exempted<\/h3>\n\n

The latest selection of nationalities exempted from the K-ETA<\/strong> includes countries that maintain close diplomatic relations with South Korea. The new nationalities added to this list are considered to be key markets due to their growing economic importance for South Korean tourism. The newly exempted countries are as follows:<\/p>\n\n