K-ETA NOT Required for Entry to South Korea for 22 Countries

Australian and New Zealand passport holders do not need to apply for Korea’s Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) when travelling to South Korea between 1 April, 2023 and 31 December, 2024 (Korean Standard Time). 22 countries are temporarily exempt out of the 110 visa-free countries typically required to have K-ETA when entering South Korea.

The change was made in celebration of Visit Korea Year 2023-2024, a Korean Government initiative to attract more tourists to South Korea.

For nationals of countries that are not exempt, K-ETA must be applied for online at least 72 hours prior to departure to South Korea and approved ahead of travel. The cost is 10,000 Korean Won (approximately AUD$12) per person. Nationals from the exempted countries that have or still choose to apply for K-ETA are able to pass through immigration without having to submit an arrival card.

Existing K-ETAs will be valid until their original expiration date two years after issuance and refunds will not be issued.

The full list of 22 countries temporarily exempt from K-ETA are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, UK, US (including Guam).

For the latest updates on K-ETA visit bit.ly/KETAnews

For more information on Visit Korea Year 2023-2024 go to visitkoreayear.kr

*Source: Ryan Archibald - media@visitkorea.org.au /+61 481 131 252