South Korea Visa-free entry with temporary K-ETA exemption: fee, stay and who needs it
Temporary exemption from 1 April 2023 to 31 December 2026 for 22 countries/regions. From 1 January 2027 K-ETA is required again unless the Ministry of Justice extends it. Arrival card must be filled in without K-ETA. Optional K-ETA (10,000 KRW) still possible to skip the arrival card
Visa-free entry with temporary K-ETA exemption
Visa free- Official fee
- Free
- Stay
- 90 days (Canada 6 months)
- Processing
- at the port of entry
- Interview
- No
Who uses it
Questions
How much is the South Korea Visa-free entry with temporary K-ETA exemption?
The official fee is Free. Optional K-ETA (10,000 KRW) still possible to skip the arrival card
How long can I stay on the Visa-free entry with temporary K-ETA exemption?
90 days (Canada 6 months). Validity: per entry.
What can I do on the Visa-free entry with temporary K-ETA exemption?
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.