Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle

□ Please be informed that from July 1, 2022, K-ETA application will be available to 104 countries (regions).

□ You can apply through the K-ETA website or mobile app

* Website URL: http://www.k-eta.go.kr 
* Mobile App: http://m.k-eta.go.kr 

□ Period of validity : 2 years from the date of authorization

* K-ETA authorization is generally valid for multiple trips over a period of two years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.

□ Fee : 10,000 KRW (About $8 and additional fee excluded)

□ Attention

① There may be some delays in K-ETA application assessment due to increased applications following the additional inclusion of countries, so please apply for your K-ETA at least 72 hours before boarding the flight.

* The applicant can receive the results by e-mail within 72 hours after completing the K-ETA application. However, in some case it may take 72 hours or more.

② Screening may be strengthened for the time being due to the COVID-19 situation, so please apply at the time of your actual entry rather than far in advance.

③ If there are any changes to your personal information or you had your passport reissued after obtaining K-ETA approval, you must apply for K-ETA again regardless of the existing K-ETA approval's validity

④ You do not need to apply for K-ETA when visiting only Jeju Province via a direct flight. However, if you with to travel to other areas in Korea after arriving in Jeju, you must obtain K-ETA approval before your entry to Jeju.

□ K-ETA is NOT a visa. K-ETA approval does not guarantee admission to the Republic of Korea; a Korea Immigration Service officer at a port of entry will have the final determination.

□ Please note that the information entered cannot be modified once the application is submitted. Therefore you need to re-apply for K-ETA. Make sure all information is filled in correctly before making a payment.

※ If you have additional questions, you will need to contact K-ETA center directly at 82-2-2666-0463.

※ Screening may be strengthened for the time being due to the COVID-19 situation, so please apply at the time of your actual entry rather than far in advance.

※ For detailed information, refer to the attached file.