K-ETA Processing Service
- Valid for 3 years from the date of approval.
- Multiple entries.
- $98 fee.
- 3-day turnaround time.
- Form validation included.
- We plant a tree for every visa sold.
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What Is Korea Electronic Travel Authorization?
K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) is an online travel authorization that foreign visitors from visa-exempt and visa-free countries and regions must obtain before entering the Republic of Korea. This authorization is required for various purposes, including tourism, visiting relatives, participating in events or meetings, and engaging in business activities (excluding profit-making ventures). The K-ETA became mandatory on September 1, 2021.
Note that if the passport used for the application expires before the K-ETA validity period, the K-ETA approval will remain valid until the passport’s expiration date.
The validity period of K-ETA is generally 3 years, but it does not affect the allowed period of visa-free stay, which varies by nationality. Individuals entering the country with K-ETA must adhere to the visa-free stay limits based on nationality.
Nationalities Eligible for K-ETA Online Service
People from these countries can obtain an ETA for Korea:
Click here for a list of nationalities
*Exempt from the K-ETA requirement from 1 April 2023 to 31 December 2025
30 days
- Albania
- Andorra
- Bahrain*
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brunei*
- Cyprus*
- Eswatini
- Fiji*
- Guyana
- Honduras
- Kazakhstan (30 days, 60 days within any 180 days)
- Kiribati*
- Marshall Islands*
- Mauritius
- Micronesia*
- Monaco*
- Montenegro
- Nauru*
- New Caledonia*
- Oman*
- Palau*
- Paraguay
- Samoa*
- San Marino*
- Saudi Arabia*
- Seychelles
- Solomon Islands*
- South Africa*
- Tonga*
- Tunisia
- Tuvalu*
- United Kingdom
- UK-British Independent Territories Citizen (GBD)
- UK-British National Overseas (GBN)
- UK-British Overseas (GBO)
- UK-British Protected Person (GBP)
- UK-British Subject (GBS)
60 days
- Lesotho
- Russia (60 days in a row, not exceeding 90 days within 180 days)
90 days
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Australia*
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Chile*
- Colombia*
- Costa Rica
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Grenada
- Guam*
- Guatemala
- Haiti
- Hong Kong*
- Iceland*
- Israel*
- Jamaica
- Japan*
- Kuwait* (90 days within any 180 days)
- Macao*
- Morocco
- Nicaragua
- Norway*
- Panama
- Peru
- Qatar*
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Serbia
- Singapore*
- Taiwan*
- Thailand
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates*
- United Kingdom – British Citizen* (GBR)
- United States*
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
- European Union member states
- Austria
- German
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Turkish
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- Swedish
- France
- Germany
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Malta
- Poland
- Portugal (90 days in a row, not exceeding 90 days within 180 days)
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
3 months
- Belgium*
- Greece*
- Liechtenstein*
- Luxembourg*
- Malaysia
- Mexico*
- Netherlands*
- New Zealand*
- Suriname
- Switzerland*
6 months
- Canada
Note: Individuals who want to benefit from K-ETA approval, such as not needing to submit an arrival card upon entry, may apply for K-ETA.
Documents required
The documents required for K-ETA are as follows:
- Valid Passport
- If a traveler has two passports, the Passport used in the boarding pass to enter Korea and the passport used in the K-ETA approval must be the same.
- Valid Email address
- Face image photo
- For PC – Image file
- For mobile app – photo taken by mobile device camera during application
- Colored in jpeg format, not exceeding 20MB
- No accessories (hats, scarves, sunglasses)
- Less patterned clothing (recommended)
- Full face, front view (75% of the image), eyes should be open looking straight at the camera.
Special conditions for entry
- K-ETA-eligible nationals must obtain K-ETA approval before boarding the flight or ship. It should be applied with sufficient time.
- The eligibility for a K-ETA application depends on the nationality stated in the passport bio page the foreign nationals is holding. The place of residence, place of departure, possession of a third-country visa, vaccination status, etc. is irrelevant to K-ETA eligibility.
- K-ETA is no longer required for visa-free travelers who are 17 years old or younger, ang 65 years or older. If turns 18 years old on the day of arrival, K-ETA is required for entry.
- Travelers using the Jeju Visa Waiver Program must hold a K-ETA approval before their flight and enter Jeju via direct flights only
- Travelers from K-ETA required countries taking a direct flight/vessel to Jeju Island from overseas need to apply for K-ETA before boarding.
- Travelers from K-ETA required countries with valid Korean Visa do not need to get a K-ETA.
- Even if K-ETA is not expired, Travelers are required to apply for a new K-ETA if there are changes on information such as name, sex, date of birth, nationality & passport information.
- Dependents of USFK service ms required if the passenger needs to go through immigration control to claim baggage and check-in again for the next flight.
- K-ETA application by proxy is available, one person can apply for up to a total of 50 people.
How to order
Fill out the application form.
Submit payment.
Answer intake questions.
Receive your K-ETA in 3 days!
Why Choose Us
Our order forms are easy and simple.
We validate your application.
We answer your questions.
We plant a tree!
What you’ll get
When you order the Korea ETA processing service from us, you will receive the following:
Korea ETA Application confirmation
For every person you order, we will give you the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization.
Tree Planting Certificate
For every order, we will plant a tree. The certificate thanks you for your contribution and gives you details on which reforestation project you supported.
How we’re different
We’ll plant a tree for every product sold. Our vision is to support communities and the environment by offering services to the public. For every product sold, we’ll plant a tree. We do this with local help to support local economies and communities. This is in opposition to mass tourism, which sucks the soul out of destinations. This is also in opposition to greedy international corporations, whose only concern is shareholder profit.
We do this with the help of One Tree Planted. A portion of every purchase goes to a reforestation or urban forestry project.
We hope that, by succeeding, we can have a future that we hope for, not dread.
Korea ETA Frequently Asked Questions
What is the K-ETA and who needs it?
The Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) is a required online travel authorization for nationals from visa-waiver countries who plan to enter South Korea without a visa. It must be obtained before boarding a flight to Korea.
How long is the K-ETA valid for?
Once approved, the K-ETA is valid for 3 years or until the expiration of your passport, whichever comes first. It can be used for multiple entries during its validity period.
How long does it take to get K-ETA approval?
Processing usually takes within 72 hours, but it’s recommended to apply at least a few days in advance of your travel date to avoid delays.
Do I need a K-ETA if I’m just transiting through Korea?
If you remain in the transit area of the airport and do not go through immigration, you generally do not need a K-ETA. However, if you plan to enter Korea during your layover, you must obtain one in advance.