{"id":7019466,"date":"2024-12-29T17:33:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T16:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/?p=7019466"},"modified":"2024-12-28T23:34:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-28T22:34:12","slug":"south-korea-finally-extends-k-eta-exemption-to-the-end-of-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/finalement-la-coree-du-sud-prolonge-lexemption-de-k-eta-jusqua-fin-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea finally extends its K-ETA exemption until the end of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>South Korea has decided to extend its Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) exemption until December 31, 2025. This decision comes in response to the goal of revitalizing tourism after the Covid-19 pandemic, offering simplified procedures for travelers from 67 visa-exempt countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Duration of exemption<\/strong> : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/south-korea-to-reimpose-k-eta-from-january-1-2025\/\">Originally scheduled to end on December 31, 2024<\/a>This exemption has now been extended for a further year, to enable tourists to visit South Korea without having to apply for prior authorization via the K-ETA system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Countries concerned<\/strong> : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/22-nationalities-including-the-french-are-exempt-from-k-eta\/\">Citizens of 67 countries, including France, Canada, the United States, Australia, and several European nations<\/a>European citizens, will not need a K-ETA to enter South Korea for short stays (up to 90 days for Europeans).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Korean authorities remind us, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">this does not prevent those exempted from paying for a K-ETA application in advance, to avoid having to complete formalities on arrival<\/span>like the arrival card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why this extension?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main reason for extending the K-ETA exemption is to support the tourism sector. By facilitating access to the country, South Korea hopes to attract more visitors and thus stimulate the local economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/k-eta-extension-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7019468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/k-eta-extension-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/k-eta-extension-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/k-eta-extension-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/k-eta-extension-1536x807.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/k-eta-extension-2048x1076.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/k-eta-extension-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The official website of the Korean authorities confirms the extension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does it work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are a citizen of a visa-exempt country for South Korea, you will not need a K-ETA to enter the country until the end of 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, for those who wish to obtain a K-ETA for reasons such as avoiding filling in an arrival card on entry, the procedure remains online and costs KRW 10,000 (around \u20ac7).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exceptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For travellers, the procedure is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Children and Seniors<\/strong> : Visitors under 17 or over 65 are exempt from applying for K-ETA, a measure in place since July 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visa holders<\/strong> K-ETA: If you already have a visa for South Korea, you don't need a K-ETA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Korea has decided to extend its Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) exemption until December 31, 2025. This decision comes in response to the goal of revitalizing tourism after the Covid-19 pandemic, offering simplified procedures for travelers from 67 visa-exempt countries. 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