THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ENTERING KOREA
(Updated: 18 July 2024)
WHAT IS REQUIRED? | K-ETA (OR) VISA **Please refer to below details |
NO LONGER REQUIRED! |
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NOT COMPULSORY |
**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)
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. |
[1.] TRAVELLING TO JEJU ISLAND WITH DIRECT FLIGHT ONLY:
Do I need any Visa or K-ETA? (Link)
[2.] TRAVELLING TO SOUTH KOREA : DO I NEED K-ETA OR VISA?
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? *If your country is not listed, you must apply for a visa to enter Korea. | [Who can apply?:]
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[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?]
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[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:
For more details and clarification, please (click here) |
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