South Korea K-ETA

كوريا الجنوبية · Seoul · Asia

K-ETA Level 1

South Korea offers an K-ETA system that allows citizens of 36 countries to apply online. The fee is $8 USD with processing completed within 3-3 days. The visa is valid for 730 days with a maximum stay of 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.

Fee (USD)

3 business days

Processing

730d

Validity

90d

Max stay

Verified: 2026-04-01 Source: k-eta.go.kr

Requirements

✓ Valid passport (min 6 months validity beyond stay)

✓ Passport-size photo (white background)

✓ Return or onward travel ticket

✓ Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)

✓ Sufficient funds for stay

✓ Completed online application form

✓ Credit/debit card for payment

Key details

Entry type	Multiple
Multiple entry	K-ETA is already multiple entry 2yr
Passport validity	6 months
Blank pages	2 required
Biometric	Required
Print eVisa	Not required
Israeli stamp	Accepted
Insurance	Not required
Yellow fever	Not required

Photo specifications

Size: 35x45 · 600x750 min

Background: white

Format: JPEG · max 1024KB

Face: 70-80%

Taken within: 6 months

Best time to visit

Jan

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Dec

Best OK

Fall foliage — stunning. Spring cherry blossom (Mar-Apr) equally iconic. Avoid Jul-Aug (monsoon, humidity). Dec-Feb: cold but ski season.

Country information

🏛

Seoul

Capital

💱

KRW

Currency

📞

+82

Calling

🕐

+09:00

Timezone

👥

0.0M

Population

🗣

Korean

Language

Payment methods

visamastercardamex

Neighboring countries

North Korea

Tips & warnings

⚡ Apply early — even though processing is fast, apply at least a week in advance.

⚡ Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months — check before applying.

⚡ Only apply through the official portal (www.k-eta.go.kr) — avoid unofficial websites that charge extra fees.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a South Korea K-ETA cost? +

The South Korea K-ETA costs $8 USD. Multiple entry is $8.

How long does South Korea K-ETA processing take? +

Processing takes 3 business days.

What documents do I need for a South Korea K-ETA? +

Valid passport (min 6 months validity beyond stay). Passport-size photo (white background). Return or onward travel ticket. Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter). Sufficient funds for stay. Completed online application form. Credit/debit card for payment.

How long is the South Korea K-ETA valid? +

The visa is valid for 730 days from issue date. Maximum stay is 90 days.

Can I get multiple entries for South Korea? +

K-ETA is already multiple entry 2yr