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.
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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Steps to apply for an electronic travel permit
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 visa | Electronic Travel Authorization | |
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Application pipeline | Apply in person at the Korean Representative Office in Taipei | K-ETA official website or mobile APP online application |
Application Fee | 免费 | 10,300 won |
During implementation | From June 2022 | After November 2022, 8 |
Working hours | 20 working days | 72 小时 |
valid period | Within one year from the date of issuance | Within two years from the date of issuance |
period of stay | Multiple entries are allowed within the validity period, and each stay can be up to 90 days | Multiple entries are allowed within the validity period, and each stay can be up to 90 days |