Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong

Before Entry into Korea

​※ From April 1 to December 31, 2023, K-ETA is temporarily exempted for 22 countries/regions below.

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, UK, US(including Guam)

https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/board/viewboarddetail.do?bbsSn=149899

1. K-ETA: Nationals of K-ETA eligible countries/regions can apply for K-ETA via the official K-ETA website(https://www.k-eta.go.kr/) or mobile application(search K-ETA on the mobile APP store) at least 72 hours before departure

※ HKSAR, MACAOSAR, and BNO passport holders are required to apply for K-ETA and obtain approval to enter Korea under visa-free entry.

※ K-ETA will be temporarily exempted to the 22 countries/regions starting from April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024. For details, please refer to 'Notice on Temporary Exemption of K-ETA (As of 1st April 2023)' : https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/hk-en/brd/m_1503/view.do?seq=1343459&page=1

※ Chinese passport / DI passport / Macao travel pass holders need to apply for a visa depending on visiting purpose.

※ Please check the K-ETA website for eligible countries/regions.

※ Please be cautious of K-ETA phishing sites.

2. COVID-19 test: not necessary from 11th March 2023

After arrival in Korea

1. COVID-19 test: no need

2. Health declaration: submit 'Health declaration form' or 'QR code from Q-code'

for Q-code, please visit the Q-CODE web page(https://cov19ent.kdca.go.kr) and register with personal information, health status questionnaire, COVID-19 negative result certificate and etc. 

※ From July 15, Q-code is no longer necessary from Hong Kong and Macao

revised on 22.Feb, 28.Feb, 8 Mar, 11 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Jul