K-ETA South Korea

Seoul, Busan, Daejeon, Jeju: there are many must-see destinations in South Korea. Located in East Asia, the cradle of K-pop, also famous for its seventh art and richly flavored gastronomy, abounds in sacred temples, verdant countryside, fascinating islands and high-tech cities. How do I travel to Korea? Is it necessary to apply for a visa for South Korea?

Our agency specializing in travel documents for individuals and professionals provides all the information you need to organize your stay in South Korea with peace of mind. From visa exemption under certain conditions to electronic travel authorization requests, we explain all the steps you need to take to visit this Asian country. Entrust your travel authorization request to Visamundi to receive your official document quickly and easily, and prepare for your departure in the best possible conditions.

Do I need a visa to enter South Korea?

The South Korean government has set up a visa waiver program (VWP), known as the "Visa Waiver Program"(VWP) program. Up to 112 nationalities are involved in this program, depending on the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions in the countries concerned.

French, Belgian and Swiss nationals, for example, are not required to apply for a visa for South Korea for a stay of up to three months. 90 days maximum. Other nationalities are limited to stays of 30 or 60 days for visa-free travel to South Korea. Canadians, on the other hand, can stay up to 6 months in the country without a visa. The ENP also applies to Jeju Island since September 2022.

For nationalities exempt from visas for South Korea, it is however necessary to apply for an electronic travel authorization in South Korea, called "K-ETA" for "Korea Electronic Travel Authorization"in English. The K-ETA allows citizens of visa-exempt countries to travel to South Korea for a variety of reasons:

• tourism,
• visit acquaintances,
• attend an event or meeting,
• business travel.

On the other hand, K-ETA does not allow you to find work or settle in South Koreaunlike a visa. We invite you to contact the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in your country of residence to apply for a classic visa for South Korea.

Compared to a visa for South Korea, the K-ETA has a lower valid for 3 years from date of issue by the South Korean authorities or until expiry of the passport associated with the K-ETA application. It is a travel authorization with unlimited entries, up to a limit of 30 to 90 days depending on your nationality.

If you change your passport, change your identity - name, gender or nationality - develop an infectious disease or acquire a criminal record before visiting South Korea, you must renew your K-ETA application, even if the document has not yet expired.

Please note that 22 nationalities have been granted an exemption from the K-ETA process until the end of 2024 under the "Visit Korea Year“ : Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macau, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom and United States. However, it is advisable to apply for a K-ETA in advance, to save time when you arrive in South Korea.

How do I get a K-ETA with Visamundi?

Are you planning a stay of between 30 and 90 days in South Korea for tourism, business or events? With Visamundi, your K-ETA application is simplified. Apply online now on our website.

Benefit from the best services with Visamundi for your South Korea visa waiver application online. Our fully paperless K-ETA application procedure is fast and straightforward. All you have to do is fill in the form provided on our website. The information requested includes

• the reason for your trip to South Korea,
• your arrival and departure dates,
• your identity,
• your passport.

Once you have completed our form and paid for your K-ETA, all you have to do is send us a copy of your K-ETA. photocopy of your passport and a valid passport photo in color. With the help of these documents, which our team will check for conformity, maximize your chances of benefiting from your visa exemption for South Korea as quickly as possible.

With Visamundi, electronic travel authorization in South Korea is delivered in 72 hours for urgent departures. We advise you to send us your request at least 3 days before your departure for South Korea. The travel authorization is in the form of an official document sent in electronic format (PDF), to be printed before your departure for South Korea.

If you lose your K-ETA before your trip to South Korea, contact us and we'll email you a free copy of your travel authorization as soon as possible.

How much does a visa for South Korea cost?

The K-ETA comes with a single fee, regardless of your nationality or the length of your stay in South Korea. Get your electronic travel authorization to South Korea for 7 € consular fees of around 10,000 South Korean won (excluding service charges), for stays of between 30 and 90 days maximum. This means you can visit South Korea without a visa, as long as you are a national of a country designated as a "safe haven".free visa country"by the South Korean government.

If your K-ETA application is refused by the South Korean authorities, Visamundi is committed to reimbursing you for all costs related to your online application.. Pay for your K-ETA securely online using our secure European payment system.