Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Swiss Confederation

Notice on Temporary Exemption of K-ETA (as of April 1, 2023) 

 K-ETA will be temporarily exempted to the 23 countries/regions listed below starting from April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, as part of a plan to support the revitalization of the tourism industry in relation to commemorating ｢Visit Korea Year(2023-2024)｣. 

※ The regulation has been extended for 1 year, and therefore it will remain in effect until 31. December, 2025.

 Kindly note, if a traveler who is eligible for K-ETA temporary exemption wants to apply for K-ETA to receive benefits such as not having to submit an arrival card upon entry, he/she may apply for K-ETA and pay the fee. 

※ Previously approved K-ETA will remain valid until its expiry date.

○ Countries/regions eligible for K-ETA temporary exemption ( until 31. December, 2025) 

* Switzerland and Liechtenstein are also temporarily exempted from the K-ETA requirement until 31. December, 2025. 

For more information, please refer to the website as below:  

https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/index.do