Travel Requirements - Republic of Korea
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The list of travel requirements info stated here are a compilation of summarised regulations in the countries/destinations where our package are operating.
As the travel requirements worldwide continue to change from time to time, there are times when the information stated below might not be up-to-date and may be obsolete at the time you are viewing it.
Therefore, for more reliable, latest, and verified information in your destinations, we strongly encourage all travelling guests to also check the travel restrictions with the respective government of your destination and arrival country / state directly prior travelling with us.
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*Note: You must check again whether the information has been changed after 10 days from the initial K-ETA approval.
Visa Requirements
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*Important Reminder : This page serves as your guidance only.
travelexnow adheres to the highest standards of safety at all times.
The list of travel requirements info stated here are a compilation of summarised regulations in the countries/destinations where our package are operating.
As the travel requirements worldwide continue to change from time to time, there are times when the information stated below might not be up-to-date and may be obsolete at the time you are viewing it.
Therefore, for more reliable, latest, and verified information in your destinations, we strongly encourage all travelling guests to also check the travel restrictions with the respective government of your destination and arrival country / state directly prior travelling with us.
Reference:
Korea E-Arrival Card
All travellers to South Korea must complete the E-Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival, except for Korean citizens, valid residence card holders (including Permanent and Overseas Korean Resident Cards), Group e-Visa holders, and K-ETA holders*.
*Note: You must check again whether the information has been changed after 10 days from the initial K-ETA approval.
Korea Electronic Travel Authorisation (K-ETA)
Ensure that you have a valid: K-ETA (or) Visa before travelling to South Korea.
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If the traveller is a national of K-ETA countries (including Malaysia), and the purpose of their trip to Korea is tourism, business meetings, discussions, conferences, family visit, training or other non-profitable activities, they may apply for K-ETA. Kindly refer here.
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Effective 12 July 2022, travellers are not allowed to apply for K-ETA more than 3 times in 6 months. If your K-ETA application were rejected three times, you can submit an application after 6 months from the date of the first application being submitted.
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Travellers must apply for the K-ETA at least one (1) month prior to the departure date.
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If the K-ETA application is denied but the traveller still needs to enter Korea, then a visa is required.
Visa Requirements
If your purpose of visit is not covered under K-ETA (E.g: Short term employment, study, etc.) or the traveller is not K-ETA-eligible passport holders, they are required to apply for a visa.
For Visa Application Guideline, kindly refer here.
For Visa Application Guideline, kindly refer here.
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All travellers regardless of age are required to register for Q-Code prior to departure.
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If the traveller is facing a technical problem or has an inquiry related to Q-CODE, please contact the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency at +82-2-2633-1339.
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY EXEMPTION of K-ETA (as of 11 Dec 2024)
K-ETA will be temporarily exempted to the 22 countries starting from April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025*.
* Extended K-ETA temporary exemption period: From 01 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025 (KST).
Kindly note, if a traveller who is eligible for K-ETA temporary exemption wants to apply for K-ETA to receive benefits such as not having to submit an Immigration arrival card upon entry, they may apply for K-ETA and pay for the application fee.
For more details, please click here.