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South Korea visitor visa

Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) and C-3 short-term visitor visas under Korea Immigration Service guidelines.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Tourists, business visitors, and transit passengers traveling to Seoul and South Korea.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Visa-exempt travelers apply online for K-ETA at least 72 hours before boarding
  • Non-exempt nationalities apply for C-3 Short-Term Visitor visa at Korean diplomatic mission
  • Confirmed round-trip flight booking and accommodation details
Process

How the process works

  1. Submit K-ETA application online via official website or mobile application
  2. Pay KRW 10,000 fee and receive approval notification via email
  3. Clear immigration upon arrival at Incheon International Airport
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Valid passport, passport photo, flight booking, accommodation address, credit card
Good to know

What to keep in mind

K-ETA is valid for multiple entries over a 3-year period from the date of approval.

Official source: K-ETA Official Portal. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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