Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver

Consular/Visa Service

Find out if you need a Visa

Consular/Visa Service
Find out if you need a Visa

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Canadian Passport Holders

DATE: 2022-04-01

From 2022.04.01, Canadian citizens do not require visa to enter Korea. You must apply K-ETA and get approval in advance.

VISA FREE ENTRY FOR CANADIAN CITIZENS (Canadian Passport holders) ONLY:
Canadian citizens are exempt from obtaining visas for tourism, visiting, or business (without any employment activities) for stays of up to 6 months. Permission to stay is given at the time of entry. Admitted individuals do not need to complete the Alien Registration process during their stay. If Canadian citizens wish to engage in remunerative activities during their stay in Korea, they must obtain a Korean visa.

Entry requirements for foreigners
* Valid passport(can be substituted by seaman's identification certificate for seaman)
- Those with expired passports will not be allowed to enter the country.

* K-eta (apply in advance)
* Must not fall into the prohibited entry category
- Those that classify as international terrorists, former illegal immigrants, or other such categories are forbidden from entering Korea.
* Q-CODE (Quaratine Information Advance Input System) → "Click"

1. Introduction

- Korean Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) is a system through which a visa-free entry permit can be obtained by providing in advance personal and travel-related information on the website (it is similar to Canada's ETA and US' ESTA)

- Foreigners (i.e. Canadians) can access the K-ETA website and apply 72 hours prior to boarding the flight.

- Please refer to www.k-eta.go.kr for detailed instructions.

※ The system analyzes biometric information, restricted travellers, and passenger risk, and generally gives automatic permission within 24 hours.

2. Requirements for K-ETA application

1) Valid passport

2) Valid email address

3) Photo of face (submit a file for desktop application or a mobile photo for mobile application)

4) Credit card for fee payment (10,000 won, which is approx $10)

3. Other highlights

1) Canadians can stay in Korea for up to 6 months for tourism or other reasons that is not for-profit when you receive K-ETA.

2) Visa application and issuance is still required when entering Korea for other reasons such as for work or long term stay.

3) Visa-free entry is separate from Korea's quarantine requirements.

(PCR test before departure and receiving Q-CODE for quarantine exemption for fully vaccinated travellers are separate from K-ETA and must be obtained separately.)

4) For additional inquiries, please consult the FAQ on the K-ETA website as the Consulate does not process K-ETA applications.

(Notice > FAQ > K-ETA)

Q-CODE GUIDELINE

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