Entry & Documents
17 questions.
- Do I need a visa to visit Korea?Visa requirements depend on your passport, visit purpose and length of stay.
- Do I need K-ETA travel authorisation?Check K-ETA requirements for your passport, age and arrival date on the official site.
- Applying for K-ETA travel authorisationApply through the official K-ETA website or app and allow time for processing.
- The e-Arrival Card: Korea's online arrival formUse the official e-Arrival Card site to check exemptions and submit your arrival declaration.
- Filling in the e-Arrival Card, field by fieldPrepare your passport, travel details and accommodation address before completing the official form.
- Do I need both K-ETA and the e-Arrival Card?An approved K-ETA and an exemption from applying are different. Check arrival-form requirements separately.
- How much passport validity does Korea need?Check passport validity for your stay, airline and any countries on your route.
- How long can I stay in Korea without a visa?Check the allowance for your passport, including calendar-month and repeat-visit limits.
- The customs declaration on arrivalCheck the allowances and declare restricted goods or amounts exceeding the limits.
- Bringing medication into KoreaCheck each medicine's ingredients and obtain any required import approval before travelling.
- Do I need travel insurance for Korea?Check medical, evacuation and activity cover when choosing travel insurance for Korea.
- Finding my embassy in KoreaSave your embassy's address, contact number and emergency contact before travelling.
- What do I do if I lose my passport in Korea?Contact the police and your embassy, and check replacement-document requirements for your onward journey.
- What happens if I overstay in Korea?Contact Korean immigration promptly to check the steps required for your circumstances.
- Re-entering Korea on a multi-country tripCheck entry requirements for each return to Korea, including your passport and any existing approval.
- Travelling to Korea with childrenCheck each child's passport, entry requirements and any documents required by your airline.
- Can I go to Jeju without a Korean visa?Jeju's separate entry scheme has nationality and routing conditions. Check before booking.