How can I apply for a K-eTA to come to South Korea?

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How can I apply for a K-eTA to come to South Korea?

If you have a passport from one of the following countries, get a K-ETA to South Korea:

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore (14 days), Spain, Sweden, Switzerland (4 months or less), United Kingdom.

You can apply for an K-eTA to South Korea through a simple online form that takes only a few minutes to complete.

With Aid-Air’s auxiliary service, you don’t need to fill out forms. Just send us a passport photo and a passport photo on WhatsApp.

If you want to correct a mistake on your South Korean ETA

South Korea requires an ETA, or Electronic Travel Authorization, for citizens of certain countries to enter the country.

Applicants should carefully check all the information provided on the South Korea ETA application is correct before submitting the online form. This is because even minor errors may result in a delay.

What do I need to prepare to fill out the K-ETA application form?

To apply for the K-eTA, you need a valid passport, e-mail address, and a credit or debit card to pay the application fee.

You will also need an identification number if you apply with your PC instead of your mobile device. To complete the application process.

List of countries whose citizens are eligible for the K-eTA.

How long does it take to get a South Korea K-eTA?

All South Korean visas can be processed within 2 days and are typically issued even more quickly- most travelers receive their K-eTA within 1-2 days.

Fill in the South Korea K-eTA before boarding a flight to ensure enough time.

What is K-ETA?

K-ETA is an online authorisation that foreign visitors need to obtain before entering the Republic of Korea, for tourist purposes, or those who are visiting relatives.

The application process can be done online and applicants typically receive a response within 72 hours. The K-ETA must be renewed every year, with multiple entries allowed, and the fee is set at $48.

How long is my South Korean K-eTA valid? When does it expire?

Your South Korean K-eTA will be valid for 2 years. It is not possible to extend it, so you should make sure you use it or apply for a new one before the expiration date.

Who need to apply for K-ETA?

K-eTA is a system which provides business travelers with an electronic travel authorization. This authorization is awarded automatically to the nationals of the 66 Visa Waiver Countries and nationals of 46 designated Visa Free Countries.

Foreign nationals intending to enter South Korea for tourism, visiting relatives, events or meetings, or if they plan to make any sort of business transactions need a K-eTA.
Please refer to Mandatory K-ETA required countries.

Which countries need the K-ETA for South Korea?

American citizens are eligible to submit a K-eTA to South Korea.

In addition, citizens of these visa-exempt countries can come to South Korea with a K-ETA:

– Albania
– Andorra
– Austria
– Barbados
– Belgium
– Bulgaria
– Croatia
– Czech Republic
– Denmark
– Dominica
– Estonia
– Finland
– France
– Germany
– Greece
– Guyana
– Hungary
– Iceland
– Ireland
– Italy
– Latvia
– Liechtenstein
– Lithuania
– Luxembourg
– Malta
– Mexico
– Monaco
– Netherlands
– New Caledonia
– Nicaragua
– Norway
– Palau
– Poland
– Portugal
– Republic of Cyprus
– Romania
– Saint Kitts and Nevis
– Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
– San Marino
– Slovakia
– Slovenia
– Spain
– Sweden
– Switzerland
– United Kingdom
– United States
– Vatican City
– Venezuela

Is the South Korea K-ETA a single or multiple entry visa waiver?

The K-ETA is a visa for South Korea that allows a person to multiple entries and stay in the country for up to 30 days with each visit.

It is issued for people who are engaged in the following activities in South Korea: as a journalist, as a media representative, who is not a businessperson, and who are employed by an international agency. The K-ETA visa does not allow its holders to engage in other activities, such as domestic employment.

How can I check the result of the South Korea K-eTA visa waiver
application?

Your ETA status information can be found by sending us a WhatsApp.

Suppose you have submitted your South Korea visa waiver application. In that case, you can check your visa status by visiting the Ministry of Justice website.

You can also contact them on their hotline at (02) 3466-1111 and ask for an update on your application.

How much does the K-eTA for South Korea cost?

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) launched the K-eTA to make it easier for tourists from other countries to visit South Korea. The K-eTA replaces the old E-visa system, which is available for online application.

From September 2021, paying the ETA fee is a mandatory requirement. This fee is lower than the price of an embassy visa for South Korea. K-eTA fee is 8 US Dollars without the Aid-Air service fee.