VISA TO SOUTH KOREA

Click here to check if your country of residence requires a visa or qualifies for a visa exemption under the visa waiver programme. The process of obtaining a visa is subject to the regulations and sovereignty of each country. Therefore, it is essential to contact the relevant embassy or consulate directly for accurate information.

For international delegates who require a visa to enter the Republic of Korea, APSC 2025 will provide official visa letters after registration is completed and full payment for the conference is received. 

KOREA ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION (K-ETA)

The Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) is a system that allows nationals of visa-free entry countries to obtain travel authorization by submitting personal and travel-related information online before entering the Republic of Korea.

Click here to check K-ETA Qualifications

K-ETA Application Process

Apply at least 72 hours before boarding your flight or ship to Korea. The application can be made through the official website or mobile app, and the fee is 10,000 KRW. The approval result can be checked within 72 hours after application submission via the "Check Application Result" on the K-ETA official website. Once approved, travelers can board flights and ships bound for Korea.

With a valid K-ETA, travelers are exempt from completing the arrival card and can use the dedicated K-ETA lanes for a faster and more convenient immigration process.

Where to Apply

You can apply for the K-ETA through the official website or the mobile app.

• Apply for K-ETA: K-ETA Application
• Mobile App: Search for "K-ETA" in your mobile app store

For detailed information, please refer to the official website

Official Website: www.k-eta.go.kr

Exemption from applying K-ETA

Passport holders from the following countries/regions are exempted from applying K-ETA:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

They can apply e-arrival card instead to can use the dedicated K-ETA lanes for a faster and more convenient immigration process.

E-ARRIVAL CARD

Foreigners who are visa holders or enjoy exemption from applying K-ETA can conveniently fill out their Arrival Card online in advance, which must be submitted during immigration.

• Filing is available starting 3 days before arrival in Korea based on Korean Standard Time
• Those who have submitted the e-Arrival Card for the Republic of Korea do not need to fill out a paper arrival card, as the e-Arrival Card holds the same validity as the paper arrival card.
• e-Arrival Card for the Republic of Korea is free if you apply from this official website
• Official Website: https://www.e-arrivalcard.go.kr/   
• The issuance number of the e-Arrival card will be sent to the declarant's e-mail. Although you are not required to bring the e-Arrival card for entry inspection, it may be helpful if you know the issuance number.