K-ETA Checker for South Korea

South Korea has temporarily suspended the mandatory K-ETA for a set of designated nationalities. Select your passport below to see your current status — everyone, exempt or not, still needs the e-Arrival Card.

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What every traveller needs to know

The mandatory K-ETA is suspended for the nationalities above until 31 December 2026. Mandatory K-ETA is expected to return from 1 January 2027, subject to confirmation.
Even if you're exempt, every traveller must submit the e-Arrival Card online before landing — paper forms were phased out on 1 January 2026.
A voluntary K-ETA (10,000 KRW, about 3 years' validity, multiple entries) is available if you'd rather skip the e-Arrival Card and speed through immigration.
Most exempted visitors can stay visa-free for up to 90 days, but rules vary by country — confirm on the official site before booking.

Always verify current requirements on the official k-eta.go.kr before booking flights — rules can change. k-eta.go.kr