South Korea prepares its "post-Covid". The South Korean embassy in Turkmenistan has announced that they will no longer issue visas in the passport from July 1, 2020, in favor of e-Visa. You will then need to visit the https://www.visa.go.kr and fill in an application (the form is currently blocked), or directly on our dedicated K-ETA South Korea service.
This small Central Asian country could well serve as a laboratory. It's also a good sign for the return of tourism in this country hard hit by Covid.
South Korea launches K-ETA, an electronic travel authorization
South Korea has announced the launch of K-ETA, an electronic travel authorization that will enable citizens of 40 countries to visit the country without a visa for stays of less than 90 days. K-ETA will be rolled out on November 1, 2020, and will be available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
To apply for a K-ETA, travelers will need to provide their passport, e-mail address and travel details. The cost of a K-ETA is US$14.
K-ETA is a South Korean government initiative designed to facilitate travel to South Korea and attract more international tourists. South Korean government hopes K-ETA will create $1.6 billion in additional tourism revenue by 2023.
The K-ETA is good news for travelers wishing to visit South Korea. The application process is quick and easy, and the cost of K-ETA is affordable. The K-ETA will save travelers time and money on their trip to South Korea.
If you're planning to visit South Korea in 2020 or later, be sure to apply for a K-ETA before you travel.
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