Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Malaysia

K-ETA (OR) VISA 

**This depends on your nationality and the purpose of your visit to Korea.

**Exemptions may apply to certain categories of travelers. Please be sure to read all the way to the bottom.

• ■For information regarding the visa-free entry policy for transit passengers, please refer to the attachment for more details. (Please click here for more details)

• ■For details on the visa-free entry scheme for Jeju island, please click the following link (Click here)

• ①TRAVEL INSURANCE

• ■Highly recommended. Travellers are fully responsible for any costs related to medical treatment during their stay in Korea.

• ②PASSPORT VALIDITY

• ■There is no specific requirement for remaining passport validity for entry into Korea. You may travel as long as your passport is valid for the entire duration of your stay.
  

• ■However, for Malaysian passport holders, your passport must be valid more than 6 months when travelling abroad. Please refer to the note printed on the back cover of your passport.

• ③(NEW) E-ARRIVAL CARD

• ■Visa holders and travelers without K-ETA, who are not residents of Korea, may complete the e-Arrival Card online within 3 days prior to departure. No fee is required.

• ■The application can be submitted here: Link

• ■The paper form will remain available until December 2025. Therefore, you may choose to complete the e-Arrival Card either online or manually at the airport upon arrival.

( ✗︎ )These requirements are NO longer needed.

• Ｘ︎Covid-19 Test

• Ｘ︎Vaccination status

• Ｘ︎Quarantine

• Ｘ︎Q-Code

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 trips are for short-term: 

Tourism, business meetings, discussions, conference, family visit, training or other non-profitable activities.

Am I eligible for K-ETA?

(Check here)

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

• ■Exceptions apply to certain groups and age ranges. Please be sure to read all the way to the bottom.

[Who should 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.Changing to new passport – You must apply for a new K-ETA with new information of your new passport.

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

• 6.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 individuals DO NOT REQUIRE a 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(Extended till 31 December 2025): Those who are subjected to K-ETA temporary exemption will get a pop-up message when they scan a photo of their passport information page during the application. 

(Among the included countries for the K-ETA temporary exemptions  are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States (- including Guam)).

For more details and clarification, please (click here) or (click here)