South Korea K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) for visa-free entry (B-1): fee, stay and who needs it
Short visits for travel, visiting relatives, events, conferences, business without commercial activity. Holders skip the arrival card. New K-ETA needed after passport reissue. Not needed for: diplomatic/official passports, crew, ABTC holders, transfer passengers, registered foreigners and visa holders, UN passports, travellers aged 17 or under or 65 or over on date of entry. Service suspension notice for Wednesday 11 November 2026. Non-refundable; online card payment fee charged separately
K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) for visa-free entry (B-1)
ETA- Official fee
- ₩10,000
- Stay
- visa-free period of the nationality per entry (30, 60, 90 days, 3 or 6 months)
- Processing
- usually within 72 hours; must be approved before boarding
- Interview
- No
Who uses it
Questions
How much is the South Korea K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) for visa-free entry (B-1)?
The official fee is ₩10,000. Non-refundable; online card payment fee charged separately
How long can I stay on the K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) for visa-free entry (B-1)?
visa-free period of the nationality per entry (30, 60, 90 days, 3 or 6 months). Validity: 3 years or until passport expiry (2 years for applications before 3 Jul 2023).
What can I do on the K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) for visa-free entry (B-1)?
It is for tourism, business, family visit, transit.
Official sources
Checked on November 4, 2026
- K-ETA Application Guide
- K-ETA Eligible Countries / Applicants and exemption criteria
- Embassy of Korea in Spain, temporary K-ETA exemption to 31 Dec 2026
- Korea Visa Portal
Sroky is a private company and is not part of any government. The destination decides on every entry. Rules change: the official source always applies.