South Korea
South Korea K-ETA
The Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) is required for visa-exempt travelers visiting South Korea.
Documents
What you'll need
Documents you’ll need
- Passport with at least 6 months’ validity
- Digital photo with a white background
- Home address
- Contact details
- Confirmed travel itinerary or flight details
- Any additional document required by the authorities
Requirements can vary for different nationalities.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date.
How to apply
The application process
- 1
Eligibility check
Confirm the right visa for your nationality and trip.
- 2
Application & documents
Complete the form and upload your documents.
- 3
Review & submission
We check for errors and submit to the authority.
- 4
Decision & delivery
Receive your visa or authorisation, with tracking throughout.
Explore South Korea
Places to visit
Palaces and temples beside neon cities, with food and culture that the whole world now follows.
Photo: Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and Myeongdong.
Busan
Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and seafood markets.
Jeju Island
Volcanic landscapes, waterfalls and coastal walks.
Gyeongju
The “museum without walls” of the ancient Silla kingdom.
Best time to visit: April to May for cherry blossom; September to November for autumn colour