Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong

Visa-Free Entry for HKSAR & BNO passport holders and K-ETA implementation

Effective from 00:00 on 1st July 2022 (KST), the visa-free entry for HKSAR & BNO (British National Overseas) passport holders will be resumed. However, travelers must apply for K-ETA and obtain approval in order to board aircraft and ships bound for Korea.

The K-ETA can be applied through the K-ETA homepage http://www.k-eta.go.kr, and the K-ETA application for HKSAR & BNO passport holders will be available from 00:00 30th June 2022 (KST). 

 * K-ETA is valid for multiple trips within 2 years from the approval date and the application fee is 10,000 KRW.

For details, please visit the K-ETA homepage at http://www.k-eta.go.kr .

※ Notes

ㅇ For those who plan to visit Korea in July, and have applied for and obtained a short-term visit (C-3-1), short-term business (C-3-4), or general tourism (C-3-9) visa from our Consulate in June, you can enter Korea with that visa granted.

ㅇ For any related inquiries, please contact us by e-mail at hkg-visa@mofa.go.kr or phone at +852-2529-4141.

Thank you.

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