Entry & visas

K-ETA, arrival cards and what to check before you fly.

• Do I Need a K-ETA for Korea? 2026 Exemption List and FeeNot if you hold a passport from one of the 25 countries or regions on Korea's temporary exemption list, which runs until 31 December 2026. Other visa-free visitors need an approved K-ETA (₩10,000) before boarding. Visa holders and travelers aged 17 or under or 65 and over do not need one.Checked October 5, 2026
• Korea e-Arrival Card: How to File It Online for FreeMost foreign visitors entering Korea without a K-ETA must give an arrival card, and the e-Arrival card at e-arrivalcard.go.kr lets you file it online for free. As of October 2026, you can file from 3 days before arrival (Korea time) up to immigration, and a filed card lapses 72 hours after you submit it.Checked October 23, 2026