■ From July 3, 2023, those under the age of 17 and those over 65 will be excluded from the application of the Electronic Travel Permit (K-ETA) obligation.

○ Please apply for K-ETA if you wish to apply for benefits such as omitting to fill out the entry form when entering Korea.
However, a fee will be charged.

※ Pre-travel permits issued before July 3, 2023 can be used until the expiration date

■ Subject to exclusion (no application required)
① "Korean nationality" and "multiple nationality with Korean nationality" (valid Korean passport possession)
② Active soldiers among those subject to the U.S. Forces Korea Command Agreement (SOFA)
③ Crew and crew (including prospective crew members)
　※ For more information, check the notice on the K-ETA website, "Information on Entry Procedures for Seafarers and Shift Seafarers."
④ ABTC (APEC) holder
⑤ a transit passenger
　※ However, in the following cases, 'transfer passengers' need to apply in advance for K-ETA before entering the country.
　　1) Where a transfer passenger intends to enter the Republic of Korea due to a change of destination, schedule, etc.
　　2) If a transit passenger wants to enter the Republic of Korea to pick up his or her baggage
⑥ Registered foreigners and visa holders
⑦ a U.N
⑧ a diplomatic and official passport holder
■ Subject to exemption (★Application for exemption is required)
① Persons eligible for the USFK Command Agreement (SOFA) other than active military personnel (military and family members, contractors)

From April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, the following 22 countries and regions will be temporarily exempted from K-ETA application.

However, even citizens subject to exemption countries must apply for K-ETA to receive benefits from K-ETA applications, such as omission of entry declaration forms when entering Korea.

※ Countries/regions subject to exemption

Asia (5 countries) : Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau
Americas (2 countries) : United States (including Guam), Canada
Europe (13 countries) : UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Belgium, Denmark, Austria
Oceania (2 countries) : New Zealand, Australia

On November 1, 22, the system was abolished.
If K-ETA has already been approved as a priority entry target, such as a businessman, it will be valid only once within the validity period stated in the permit after 22.11.11.

◎ Please check the country where your passport is issued.

(* K-ETA is different from VISA. When applying for a visa, please contact the Korean Consulate in your country.)

◎ The face-to-face and face pictures of the passport are as follows.

[Passport photo]
- PNP, JPG, JPEG files only
- Photos showing passport information without contamination, light reflection, etc

[Face photo]
- Not more than 700 pixels wide and long
- PNP, JPG, JPEG files only
- A picture that shows the front of the face well (not covered with hats, sunglasses, scarves, etc.)

※ Please make sure to check the sample of the face picture.
If you upload photos that do not meet the criteria, there may be disadvantages to your K-ETA permission.