🈸K-ETA Korean Electronic Travel Permit: online application process teaching and precautions

Before the new crown epidemic, foreigners who enjoyed visa-free treatment when traveling to South Korea could fill in an entry declaration card on the plane and enter South Korea with a visa.In the post-epidemic era, the South Korean government has launched the K-ETA electronic travel permit system. From November 2022, 11, Taiwanese tourists to South Korea will have visa-free treatment again, but they must apply for K-ETA online before departure.

Basic introduction to South Korea electronic travel permit📂

During the period from August 2022 to October 8, 4, the South Korean government, based on the consideration of promoting tourism, conducted a short-term trial of visa-free entry for Taiwanese, and officially resumed visa-free treatment from November 10 of the same year, and the K-ETA application finally came in handy. .In addition, from September 31, 11, it is not necessary to present a negative COVID-1 test certificate before boarding, but the test is still required within 2022 day after entry.

On September 2021, 9, the South Korean government promoted the K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) system, which is applicable to foreigners who have previously been able to enter South Korea without a visa. Those who have not applied for a South Korean visa must use the system. Internet access or mobile application, fill in the information and apply for payment online.

K-ETA Mobile App Download:iOS|Android

Application Process for Korea Electronic Travel Permit

How to apply for Korea Electronic Travel Permit?

The electronic travel permit for Korea adopts online application and card payment. Before applying, you must prepare a credit card, an electronic file of the inner page of the passport, and an electronic file of the ID photo. The application is made at least 72 hours before boarding. The application process and steps are briefly described below.

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Operating time:

30

Minutes

Required tools:

– Internet PC/Smartphone
- credit card

prepare materials:

– Email account
– Electronic file of inner pages of passport
– Electronic file of ID photo

Steps to apply for an electronic travel permit

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Step XNUMX: Visit the official website

Open your browser and visit the K-ETA official website in Korean and English for basic introduction and application process.

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Step XNUMX: Click Apply

Click the "Apply for K-ETA" link to enter the application page to start the application.

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Step XNUMX: Fill in the information

After selecting the region and country and agreeing to the terms of use, fill in the passport number and e-mail address, upload the electronic file of the inner page of the passport, and fill in the information on the inner page of the passport such as gender, English surname, English name, birthday, passport number and expiration date in sequence.

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Step XNUMX: Entry declaration

Provide the information required for the previous entry declaration card, fill in in order whether you have dual nationality, phone number, whether you have visited Korea, the purpose of entry, residence address after entry, contact information after entry, occupation, whether there is a legal infectious disease and criminal record, etc. .Before entering the country, if there is any change in the data, you must go to the "Data Update" page to update the post-change data

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Step XNUMX: Upload Photos

Upload an electronic file of personal ID photo, the photo must show a clear face, the file name is JPG format and the size is within 100KB.

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Step XNUMX: Pay by card

After confirming all the application materials again, swipe the card online, pay the K-ETA application fee and complete the application. .

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Step XNUMX: Apply for Inquiry

After confirming the application completion screen, you will receive an application confirmation letter by e-mail. You can also click "Check K-ETA Results" on the official website and enter the application number/passport number and date of birth to check the application processing progress and results.

Introductory video on Korea Electronic Travel Authorization

Precautions for Korea Electronic Travel Permit

  • The K-ETA principle applies to countries that have signed a visa-free agreement with South Korea, but the scope of application is flexibly adjusted depending on the situation such as the epidemic.
  • K-ETA is applicable to those who enter visa-free, and can be exempted from filling in the entry declaration form when entering the country. Those who have already applied for a visa do not need to apply.
  • The K-ETA application fee is 10,000 won (KRW) per person, and an additional fee of 300 won (KRW) will be charged for online payment.
  • Please fill in the complete and correct information when applying. The online application fee is non-refundable, and there is no refund if the application is rejected.
  • The application must be completed 72 hours before boarding, valid for 2 years from the date of approval, and the duration of each stay is 90 days.
  • During the validity period of the K-ETA, if the passport number, date of birth, name, nationality and other information changes, you must re-apply.
  • When the declaration information such as the purpose of entry, residence address, and contact information changes, the information must be updated on the result inquiry page before entry.

Electronic Travel Authorization vs. Tourist Visa Comparison Table

From November 2022, 11, Taiwanese will enjoy visa-free treatment again, but they must apply for an electronic travel permit, and they can enter and exit South Korea multiple times within the two-year validity period.Korea Tourism Organization Taipei BranchFor electronic travel permits and tourist visas, we will organize the comparison instructions of the two, and those who love traveling in South Korea can follow the fan page.

Tourist visaElectronic Travel Authorization
Application pipelineApply in person at the Korean Representative Office in TaipeiK-ETA official website or mobile APP online application
Application Fee免费10,300 won
During implementationFrom June 2022After November 2022, 8
Working hours20 working days72 小时
valid periodWithin one year from the date of issuanceWithin two years from the date of issuance
period of stayMultiple entries are allowed within the validity period, and each stay can be up to 90 daysMultiple entries are allowed within the validity period, and each stay can be up to 90 days

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