How to Apply K-ETA to Enter Korea

K-ETA is an online electronic travel authorization required for visa-free foreign visitors to enter the Republic of Korea.
Apply here: www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/...
0:08 - 22 countries exempt from K-ETA
until 31st December 2024 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)
You will need a valid passport, e-mail address, address and contact number in Korea and a credit or debit card to pay the K-ETA application fee of KRW10,000 + fees (306)
The applicant's photo portrait and passport image or device with camera to capture your photo
0:25 - Step by Step How to Apply for K-ETA
2:12 - Applicant's photo guidelines
- Should be in color
- Should be in image file such as JPG (RAW file format is not supported)
- Image size less than 20MB
- No accessories such as hats, scarves, or sunglasses
- Recommend less colorful patterned clothing
- Full face, front view (75% of the image), eyes should be open looking straight at the camera
3:38 - Apply K-ETA for others
4:13 - Approval process
K-ETA approval results are sent to the e-mail address provided in the application.
You can also check your K-ETA approval status on the website.
Some got their approval within the day, others longer. The assessment can take more than
72 hours, so it is advisable to apply early.
4:30 - FAQ

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  • @dddare
    @dddare5 ай бұрын

    Hello. This video is very helpful! 👍 Do you know if 'binti' and 'bin' should be included under the given name or surname? Or is it acceptable not to include 'binti' and 'bin'?

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi, Hi according to discussion online: Awak isi nama full mcm dlm passport kt GIVEN NAME...lepas tu bahagian SURNAME tu tick UNKOWN SURNAME facebook.com/groups/217050278736266/posts/1709512342823378/

  • @dddare

    @dddare

    4 ай бұрын

    @@theresearchfiles Thank you so much 👍🏻

  • @user-nd3hh5kb4y
    @user-nd3hh5kb4y5 ай бұрын

    I’ll be travelling with wife. Wife will be “accompanying person” or under apply k-eta for others “spouse”?

  • @pinkmochi2450
    @pinkmochi2450Ай бұрын

    Hello thank you for the video. Should the address and contact info be the same one in tge application? If yes do I need to update my info before entering korea ? Cuz I'm confused I want to apply for my keta before making Réservation cuz what if it's denied

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    Ай бұрын

    Hi, you have to update the address through the K-ETA website (K-ETA application results - Edit Information) if there are any changes

  • @user-qe3kf4hr2d
    @user-qe3kf4hr2d4 ай бұрын

    hi ! i would like to know what is the difference between "tour" and "visit" because I don't know which one to choose please ? ( I'm doing a linguistic trip with EF )

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi, if you think the options are not relevant you can select 'Other'

  • @satyhamurthysubramaniam8024
    @satyhamurthysubramaniam80245 ай бұрын

    Hi, I am going to stay in few different places like Seoul and Busan. In the application process there is only one available option to update the address. What if I have 2 addressess for my stay? Thank you in advance... BTW your video is really helpful.

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi, you can enter the address of the place you will mainly stay. www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/board/viewboardlist.do?bbsId=12&tmpltNm=faq&pageIndex=2&callScreenId=VMOB90301M&applCrsGbcd=0&scrnId=VMOB90301M&idntcCn=

  • @EciiAmeAlexeciaBernard

    @EciiAmeAlexeciaBernard

    3 ай бұрын

    Heyy I’d like to apply but Airbnb won’t give me an address before I book But I wouldn’t want to book it and get denied for the visa … is there any way around this?

  • @vicky-dr5ub
    @vicky-dr5ub5 ай бұрын

    Also, when i was applying i didnt enter any accompanying person, but when my friend was applying she gave my information as an accompanying person. We have the same adress we will stay together that's obvious but me not entering her wouldnt be a problem when enterin the country right? Thank you for your time

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    5 ай бұрын

    I am not very sure about this.

  • @annickmichaux1713
    @annickmichaux17134 ай бұрын

    Hello, I will be visiting with my husband, so he will apply and I will be the accompanying person but once we get the confirmation do we receive one confirmation per person or one for both of us ? In that case both names will be on the same confirmation correct? Thank you very much

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi, to apply k-ETA for another person you have to 'Add' member on Check information page as shown in 3:38. however I am not sure if both names will be in the same confirmation or not.

  • @annickmichaux1713

    @annickmichaux1713

    4 ай бұрын

    @@theresearchfiles thank you. Appreciate your answer.

  • @TanKangWei-er2ye
    @TanKangWei-er2ye4 ай бұрын

    If travelling with family members, is it need to add member like in video 3.38? The accompanying person earlier part need to fill in? Also, once add member, do you need to fill in another K-ETA for respective person again?

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    4 ай бұрын

    After you add member on 3:38 you don't need to fill another k-eta.

  • @TanKangWei-er2ye

    @TanKangWei-er2ye

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@theresearchfilesSo it means te added member himself/herself no need to fill in another K-ETA for themselves right?

  • @TanKangWei-er2ye

    @TanKangWei-er2ye

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@theresearchfilesSorry, just click the payment then move to eximbay submit request. After done submitted request, is it no further action? After checking email, only mail received from eximbay pertaining to "request". Is it consider payment done? I do not receive K-ETA application#...And searching status using passport# also "No result". What shall I do now?

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    4 ай бұрын

    @@TanKangWei-er2ye Hi, not very sure but maybe it's due to your payment card transaction issue.

  • @TanKangWei-er2ye

    @TanKangWei-er2ye

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@theresearchfilesThanks for feedback, I had rechecked and tried payment and successfully get the approved K-ETA 😊

  • @moonlightlav2006
    @moonlightlav20064 ай бұрын

    Hi, if I add members like in video 3.38 do I still need to add the part about accompanying person?

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes you still need to add accompanying person

  • @moonlightlav2006

    @moonlightlav2006

    4 ай бұрын

    @@theresearchfiles Thank you for clarifying! 💖

  • @vicky-dr5ub
    @vicky-dr5ub5 ай бұрын

    Hello, My K-ETA has been approved. I entered my travel date as 28th of June-7th of July. However, i found a cheaper ticket for 27th of June. Would coming one day earlier be a problem because it says in my K-ETA?

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi, according to the FAQ: www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/board/viewboardlist.do?tmpltNm=faq The planned duration of my stay in Korea has changed. Do I need to re-apply for K-ETA? Since the 'planned duration of stay' field is not mandatory, you do not need to re-apply or edit your information.

  • @chiiblossom
    @chiiblossom2 ай бұрын

    I am in the UK so I will be able to enter Korea without K-ETA with no issues for now correct? Thankyou x

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    2 ай бұрын

    Exempted for UK passport holder until end of 2024

  • @scrawlx6662
    @scrawlx66626 ай бұрын

    Hello, when I searched on the internet, it said 700x700 for the photo, but you said 600x600, which one is correct, please answer?

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi, I think they changed the guidelines, you can go with 700x700. In the application, it only says: Lower than 20MB RAW file format is not supported

  • @EciiAmeAlexeciaBernard

    @EciiAmeAlexeciaBernard

    3 ай бұрын

    How do you reduce it to 20mb? I did the photo size 700 part

  • @tinylilmisso1827
    @tinylilmisso18275 ай бұрын

    Do I need to book my accommodation before applying for the K-ETA???I’m planning a trip in April. I want to apply for the authorisation now but I haven’t booked my accommodation.

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    5 ай бұрын

    You can enter the accommodation you think you are going to stay in, and it can be updated later, if there's a change of plan. www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/viewlandingcardsearch.do

  • @tinylilmisso1827

    @tinylilmisso1827

    5 ай бұрын

    @@theresearchfiles thanks , shockingly it was approved within 1 hour ❤️

  • @EciiAmeAlexeciaBernard

    @EciiAmeAlexeciaBernard

    3 ай бұрын

    How did you book your accommodation? If you don’t mind me asking.

  • @EciiAmeAlexeciaBernard

    @EciiAmeAlexeciaBernard

    3 ай бұрын

    Heyy I’d like to apply but Airbnb won’t give me an address before I book But I wouldn’t want to book it and get denied for the visa … is there any way around this?

  • @tinylilmisso1827

    @tinylilmisso1827

    3 ай бұрын

    @@EciiAmeAlexeciaBernard hey , I texted the Airbnb host of the apartment I’m currently staying at. I told them I need to write the accommodation before applying to K-ETA . So they gave me the address and phone number . I used it to apply for the K-ETA . It was approved in less than 30mins. Then after I just booked the accommodation on Airbnb 💓.

  • @AbirHamdani-qg8iw
    @AbirHamdani-qg8iw4 ай бұрын

    My K-eta was denied two times, I'm Tunisian, there are anyone who recently his K-eta was approved?

  • @EciiAmeAlexeciaBernard

    @EciiAmeAlexeciaBernard

    3 ай бұрын

    Heyy You tried again?

  • @EciiAmeAlexeciaBernard
    @EciiAmeAlexeciaBernard3 ай бұрын

    Heyy I’d like to apply but Airbnb won’t give me an address before I book But I wouldn’t want to book it and get denied for the visa … is there any way around this? Or any other way to book an accommodation there

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    3 ай бұрын

    hi, you can enter the address, which can be changed later. www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/viewapplysearch.do?locale=EN

  • @EciiAmeAlexeciaBernard

    @EciiAmeAlexeciaBernard

    3 ай бұрын

    @@theresearchfiles thankyou

  • @davidvonmercado1725
    @davidvonmercado17253 ай бұрын

    Ill be in incheon for 13hrs layover and going to CA. Do I need visa even I will be staying inside the airport?

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi you don’t need a visa if you’re not passing immigration

  • @BeverAnn

    @BeverAnn

    2 ай бұрын

    Same case. I have 14 hours layour and planning to pass through the airport and maybe go around the place a bit. Do I need visa? Which address should I put with my case? Thank you so much😊

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    2 ай бұрын

    @@BeverAnn Hi visa requirement depends on your passport country. You can enter the address of the place you are visiting

  • @BeverAnn

    @BeverAnn

    2 ай бұрын

    @@theresearchfiles I am a Philippines passport holder btw, I dont know yet which places to visit but since I have 14 hours layover Im planning to go around the place.maybe just any spot near incheon airport.

  • @ilyasgurbuzlemstra5804
    @ilyasgurbuzlemstra58044 ай бұрын

    hiii, i am from Belgium, a country that is exempt from K-ETA, However I'm planning to stay from 25/08/2024 till somewhere February 2025. So my "leaving Korea date" is after 31 December 2024, do I still need to apply for the K-ETA?

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi, usually for long term stay you need a visa, if you have a visa, you don't need k-eta.

  • @transformingpeople5784
    @transformingpeople57845 ай бұрын

    Hi, sorry I have 1 questions? before I made a request K-ETA everything is ok, now I just noticed that my passport is about to expire and I renewed my passport, now the problem is the payment time Failed, Decline? I have used two cards, I still don't know what the real problem is😭😭😭😭 please help My flight ticket almost 🕊️

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    5 ай бұрын

    hi, it depends on the reason for rejection, did you see any errors? if your passport has a validity of less than 6 months, then you have to renew it.

  • @Remedios-me7se
    @Remedios-me7se4 ай бұрын

    I received my visa. Do I still need K ETA?

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi, you don't need K-ETA if you have a visa

  • @user-nd3hh5kb4y
    @user-nd3hh5kb4y5 ай бұрын

    I’ll be travelling with wife. Wife will be “accompanying person” or under apply k-eta for others “spouse”?

  • @user-nd3hh5kb4y
    @user-nd3hh5kb4y5 ай бұрын

    I’ll be travelling with wife. Wife will be “accompanying person” or under apply k-eta for others “spouse”?

  • @theresearchfiles

    @theresearchfiles

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi, please note that in the "accompanying person" section, k-ETA will not be submitted. To apply for K-ETA for your spouse it has to be done here: 3:38

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