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K-ETA Requirement Exemption(ages 17 years old and under, and 65 years old and above) and Expansion of validity period

DATE
2023-06-29

  •  ANNOUNCEMENT

    • K-ETA requirement exemption for ages 17 years old and under, and 65 years old and above

    • Expansion of K-ETA validity period


  •  Starting from July 3, 2023, K-ETA requirement will be exempted for ages 17 years old and under, and 65 years old and above.

     ○ Travelers who wish to receive benefits from K-ETA application, such as not having to submit an arrival card upon entry, may apply for K-ETA, and in this case, the application fee will be charged.

        ※ K-ETA approval received before July 3, 2023, will remain valid until its expiration date

     ○ The below message will appear for those applicable.

        

       You are not required to apply for K-ETA in order to enter the Republic of Korea. 

       Please note that you must agree to the following if you wish to receive benefits from K-ETA, such as not having to submit an arrival card upon entry, and in this case, the application fee will be charged. 

      (K-ETA requirement is exempted for ages 17 years old and under, and 65 years old and above.)

       ※ Those who will become 18 years old on the day of entry       are required to obtain K-ETA approval before their entry. 

                        □  Agree        □ Disagree

    □ Expansion of K-ETA validity from 2 years → to 3 years (as of July 3, 2023)

     ○ The validity period of K-ETA will be expanded to 3 years for applicants who apply after 00 hours, July 3, 2023 (Korea Standard Time).

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