Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Malaysia

WHAT IS REQUIRED?

K-ETA (OR) VISA

**Please refer to below details

NO LONGER REQUIRED!

• ①COVID-19 TEST

• ②VACCINATION STATUS

• ③QUARANTINE

• ④Q-CODE

NOT COMPULSORY

• ①TRAVEL INSURANCE

**It is highly recommended to get an appropriate policy for any unexpected situations. (Travellers are fully responsible for costs associated with Covid-19 treatment throughout their stay in Korea)

• ②PASSPORT VALIDITY

There is no requirement on the passport's remainder validity for entry. You may travel to Korea as long as your passport remains valid throughout your stay in Korea.

For Malaysian passport holders, passport must be valid more than 6 months when travelling abroad. Please refer to the print at the back cover of your passport.

DO YOU HAVE MORE INQUIRIES?

※Please read the information below or our FAQ (Link). Should there is no answer on your inquiries, please send us an email at myvisa@mofa.go.kr

※Inquiries by phone call is strictly will not be entertained.

K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)

VISA

[Who can apply?]

If you are a national from countries that have a visa-waiver or visa-free agreement with Korea (including Malaysia), and your purpose of trip are for tourism, business meetings, discussions, conference, family visit, training or toher non-profitable activities.

Am I eligible for K-ETA?

(Link)

*If your country is not listed, you must apply for a visa to enter Korea.

[Who can apply?:]

• 1.If you are a national from countries that is not eligible for K-ETA, (or)
  

• 2.Your purpose of visit is not covered under K-ETA (E.g: Short term employment, study, etc), (or)
  

• 3.Your K-ETA is denied but still need to enter Korea

[Where can I apply?]

K-ETA official website (Link)

*You are advised to read the manual before making your application.

*Make sure you are applying at K-ETA official website. The Korean government did not designated any 3rd party agency or website for K-ETA applications.

For Visa Application Guideline, kindly click here. 

Please make sure to read the guideline properly and select the relevant category of visa to view the checklist for document required.

**Terms and conditions applied

[Any important information on K-ETA that I should know before applying?]

• 1.Please apply at least 1 month prior to your departure.
  

• 2.Validity is 3 years. Application fee is 10,000 KRW.

• 3.All information must be same as your passport. 
  

• 4.For Malaysian, please select 'Surname Unknown' and enter your full name as it is shown in your passport in the 'given name field' . 

• 5.Changing to new passport – You must apply for a new K-ETA with new information of your new passport.

• 6.If your K-ETA is denied but you still need to enter Korea, then visa is required.

• 7.More FAQ on K-ETA (Link)

[IMPORTANT NOTE:]

The Embassy is not the one who received, assessed or approved your K-ETA application. It is handled directly by the K-ETA Center in Korea. We would not be able to assist you with checking or expediting the progress of your application.

Inquiries on K-ETA related matters to our Embassy will not be entertained.

Please refer directly to K-ETA center in Korea through the link provided. Inquiries through phone call is NOT available. (Link)

[EXCEPTION:]

The following groups of individual DO NOT REQUIRE K-ETA or Visa:

• ①Korean Nationals
  

• ②Diplomatic and Official passport holders of K-ETA required countries
  

• ③ABTC (APEC) Card holders (excluding US and Canada)
  

• ④Registered foreigners (i.e residence card holders)
  

• ⑤UN passport holders
  

• ⑥Transit passengers who will not clear the immigration in Korea (excluding Egypt, Sudan, Syria and Yemeni)
  

• ⑦Those who are eligible for visa free entry schemes for transfer passenger (please refer to the attachment)
  

• ⑧Nationals from K-ETA required countries aged 17 years old and below, or aged 65 years old and above
  

• ⑨(From 1 April 2023 – 31 December 2024): Nationals from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, UK, US (including Guam)

For more details and clarification, please (click here)