K-ETA Apply — Online Application

Welcome, you are entitled to a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA).

If you apply, make sure:

You have your passport in front of you

You have a photo of you or you are applying from a device with camera capabilities

All questions must be answered in English using English-language characters only

Groups / Family: Currently, there is no grouping on our forms, please submit your applications individually for each family or group member.

1Terms and Conditions Agreement
2Passport Information
3Application Information
4Additional Information
4Review & Certification

General Information

Enter correct information. (Citizens of the Republic of Korea are not eligible for K-ETA)

Email Address *

Please, add a personal email address that you use frequently. Please make sure you enter a valid email address. We will use it to contact you about your application.

Select Your Nationality *

Agreement on the Collection and Use of Personal Information

To apply for K-ETA, user needs to agree to the collection and use of personal information as follows. Please carefully read and choose to agree or disagree.

- You have the right to disagree to the collection and use of personal information.
Items	Purpose of Collection and Use	Retention and Use Period
(Required) ID photo, e-mail information, nationality, sex, name (Full name), date of birth, passport expiration date, dual nationality information, mobile phone number, previous visits to Korea, purpose of entry, travel agency information, address in Korea, employment	For K-ETA related processing	Semi-permanent

Do you agree to the collection and use of required personal information as above? *

Disagree Agree

Agreement on the Collection and Use of Sensitive Information

To apply for K-ETA, user needs to agree to the collection and use of sensitive information as follows. Please carefully read and choose to agree or disagree.

- You have the right to disagree to the collection and use of sensitive information.
Items	Purpose of Collection and Use	Retention and Use Period
(Required) Disease related information, criminal records	For K-ETA related processing	Semi-permanent

Do you agree to the collection and use of the above sensitive information? *

Disagree Agree

Information on processing unique identification information

To apply for K-ETA, user needs to agree to the collection and use of unique identification information as follows. Please carefully read and choose to agree or disagree.

- You have the right to disagree to the collection and use of unique identification information.
Items	Purpose of Collection and Use	Retention and Use Period
(Required) Passport number	For K-ETA related processing	Semi-permanent

Do you agree to the collection and use of the above unique identification information? *

Disagree Agree

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Passport Information

Entering incorrect information may result in K-ETA disapproval, and in case of incorrect passport information, you need to re-apply for K-ETA even if you received approval for K-ETA.

1 Select the nationality as written on your passport bio page. *

Select the nationality as shown on your passport. Refer to the above sample passport image (1) and fill in the relevant information.

If you are holding a passport issued by Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan, you are eligible to apply for the K-ETA. Please select 'Hong Kong', or 'Macau', or 'Taiwan.'
If you are holding a certificate issued by a foreign government to non-nationals (Travel Document, Alien Passport, Document of Identity(Hong Kong), Passaporte Para Estrangeiro, Refugee Travel Document), you need to obtain a visa to enter the Republic of Korea.
Nationals of countries that require a visa, need to obtain a valid visa to enter the Republic of Korea. Those who submitted a list of visitors for Diplomatic (A-1), Official (A-2), or SOFA (A-3) to the Government of the Republic of Korea, ABTC holders, flight attendants and ship crew, transfer passengers, valid visa holders, and registered foreign residents do not need to apply for the K-ETA.

2 Select the sex as written on your passport bio page *

Male

Female

In order to complete your application, you must select either male or female as written on your passport. If your passport does not indicate M or F, please choose the option that best describes your sexual identity. Refer to the above sample passport image (2) and fill in the relevant information.

3 Enter your surname in English as written on your passport bio page *

Write your surname as shown on your passport. If your Surname is not written on your passport, please type Unknown. Refer to the above passport sample image (3) and fill in the relevant information. Note: Special characters such as numbers, apostrophes ('), hyphens (-) cannot be entered, and only letters A(a) to Z(z) and spaces are allowed.

4 Enter your given name (including middle name) in English as written on your passport bio page *

Write your full name correctly as shown on your passport. If your second or middle name is written on your passport, you must include them too. If your name is not written on your passport, please type Unknown. Refer to the above passport sample image (4) and fill in the relevant information. Note: Special characters such as numbers, apostrophes ('), hyphens (-) cannot be entered, and only letters A(a) to Z(z) and spaces are allowed.

5 Select your date of birth as written on your passport *

Select your birthday correctly as written on your passport. Refer to the above sample passport image (5) and fill in the relevant information.

6 Passport Number *

Enter your passport number correctly as written on your passport. Refer to the above sample passport image (6) and fill in the relevant information. How to enter your passport number correctly:

Enter the passport number located on the upper right hand corner on the bio page of the passport.
The passport number consists of either letters or numbers or both. Please avoid confusion over the alphabet O with the number 0, and the alphabet L with the number 1.
Passport number should only consist of letters or numbers. Special characters, symbols, or spaces will not be accepted.

Passport Number Confirm *

Please re-enter the passport number.

7 Passport Expiration Date *

Enter your passport expiration date correctly as written on your passport. For 'Month', 3 characters for each month is shown in order from JAN to DEC. Refer to the above sample passport image (7) and fill in the relevant information.

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Required Information

Please select if you are also a national or citizen of another country other than the nationality of your passport *

No Yes

For those who hold multiple/dual nationalities or citizenships other than the nationality stated on the passport, select 'Yes' and choose the relevant nationality.

Country of Citizenship / Nationality *

Enter your mobile phone number. (If you do not have a mobile phone, enter a contactable/ reachable contact number.) *

In order to complete the application, there should be at least one contactable phone number of the applicant. If you do not have a phone number, please write down the phone number of a contactable third person. (ex: family, friend, colleague, etc.)

Have you ever visited Korea before? *

No Yes

Please select 'Yes' if the applicant has visited the Republic of Korea in the past. (This applies only to those who entered the country, not transfer passengers.)

Select your purpose of entry. *

Please select one of the 8 options (Tour, Visit, Business, Medical treatment, Meeting, Event, Games/Match/Competition, Other) that best matches your purpose of entry. If none of the options fit, choose [Other] and write your purpose of entry.

Travel Agency Phone Number *

Travel Agency Name *

Enter the address and contact information of where you will stay during your visit in Korea *

Click on 'Find Postal Code' and enter the 5 digit postal code of your expected place of stay or select the address that is shown on the screen when entering the road name based address. Even if you do not know the exact address of the expected place of your stay, you must fill in the address of the place you are likely to stay. When your place of stay in Korea is decided before your entry, please go to 'Edit Information' on 'Check K-ETA Application Results' tap and correct the information.

Address Details *

If the address itself does not have details, please enter 'NONE'.

Please enter your contact number in Korea. *

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Enter the contactable information of the expected place of stay (hotel, guesthouse, etc.), company, and acquaintance, etc. in Korea.

Select the category that best represents your current job. *

Please select one of the seven options (unemployed, self-employed, agriculture and livestock industry, office worker, public official, student, housewife) that best describes your employment status. If none of the options fit, choose 'Other' and write down your job.

Are you currently suffering from any of the following diseases? *

Cholera, Plague, Yellow Fever, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Animal Influenza Infection in Humans, New Influenza, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Ebola Virus, Tuberculosis, Marburg Fever, Lassa faver, Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Smallpox Variola, Diphtheria, New infectious syndrome

No Yes

Select 'Yes' only if you are currently suffering from the above conditions. When selecting 'Yes', please state the relevant infromation as detailed and accurate as possible including the country (where), standard name of the disease (what), since when (when), the risk degree (how much), treatment (medication, hospital care, etc.). Your K-ETA application may not be approved, depending on your response, and if your K-ETA is disapproved, you need to apply for a visa at a Korean Embassy (Consulate).

Have you ever been arrested, charged, or convicted of a criminal offense in your country or abroad? *

No Yes

When selecting 'Yes', please state the details including the country (where), time of judgment (when), name of crime (what, monetary penalty, prison sentence, etc.), and prison term (period).
If you have received criminal punishment in the past, regardless of the place (either your home country, Republic of Korea, or a third country), you must at least include the 'country, time of judgment, and name of crime' and enter the relevant information as detailed and accurate as possible. Your K-ETA application may not be approved, depending on your response, and if your K-ETA is disapproved, you need to apply for a visa at a Korean Embassy (Consulate).

Upload your photo *

Standard of portrait photo Refer to the below portrait photo samples.

[IMPORTANT NOTICE]
Please check the images on portrait photo sample, and be sure you are uploading your ID photo correctly.
Failure to meet the standard photo requirements may result in disadvantages to your K-ETA application.

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Applicant's Declaration:

I declare that the information I have provided in this application is truthful, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that an approved travel authorization is NOT a visa. It does not meet the legal or regulatory requirements to serve in lieu of a Republic of Korea visa when a visa is required under the law of Republic of Korea. Individuals who possess a valid visa will still be able to travel to the Republic of Korea on that visa for the purpose for which it was issued. Individuals traveling on valid visas are not required to apply for a travel authorization.

I have read and understood the terms of the Republic of Korea Visa Waiver Program. I understand that If my Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) is approved, this approval establishes that I am eligible to travel to the Republic of Korea under the Visa Waiver Program but does not guarantee that I am admissible to the Republic of Korea. Upon arrival in the Republic of Korea, I will be inspected by a Korea Immigration Service officer at a port of entry who may determine that I am inadmissible under the Visa Waiver Program or for any reason under the law of Republic of Korea.

I understand that attempting to obtain an Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) under the Republic of Korea Visa Waiver Program by the willful misrepresentation of a material fact, or fraud, is an offense and may result in the permanent refusal of a Travel Authorization, or adjudicated inadmissibility for entry into the Republic of Korea as well as removal from the Republic of Korea and its territories after entry has been granted based on such willful misrepresentations.

Third Party Authorization:

I understand that I am applying via apply-korea.com, product of UNOBIT LLC; a third-party that is not affiliated with the Republic of Korea, that the third-party cannot guarantee application approval, that the third-party service is offered to help expedite the process, and that I have the option to apply directly with the pertinent government websites. I also understand that my purchase includes a processing and service fee to UNOBIT LLC, which includes the 10,000 KRW non-refundable government fee, required by the Government of Republic of Korea.

I confirm and authorize UNOBIT LLC to assist me, by using their processing service in completing and reviewing my application. I understand and acknowledge that I have not been offered legal advice and that this company or its agents and affiliates have never claimed to be qualified to offer legal advice under any circumstance. I also confirm that I am submitting my application and signing it myself.

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Agree with Applicant's Declaration.

Agree with Third Party Authorization.

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Additional Information

Select country of birth *

Select the applicant's country of birth. If country of birth is stated on the passport, please select as specified.

Enter place of birth as written on your passport bio page *

If your passport does not have your place of birth on the bio page, please enter the name of the city you were born in.

Enter planned duration of your stay in Korea. (Optional)

Select the expected period of your stay. If this has not been decided, you do not have to enter in the information.

Do you have any acquaintances in Korea? If yes, please enter the information below *

No Yes

Enter the name and contact information of your acquaintance who is currently living in Korea. If there are more than 1 person, please write the name and contact information of the person closest to you. If you do not have any acquaintance in Korea, please select 'No'.

Enter Name *

Phone number *

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Relation *

Do you have an accompanying person? *

No Yes

Please select 'Yes' if you have anyone traveling with you when you are visiting Korea, and enter the nationality, name of that person, and choose the relationship (family, relative, friend, acquaintance, business partner, travel agent). If the relationship does not fall under the above items, select 'Other'. If you are visiting Korea alone, select 'No'.If there are more than one person traveling with you, click 'add member' and add that person. You can enter up to 9 additional members. So if the number of people you are traveling together exceeds 9, enter 9 people with close relationship.

Select nationality *

Name *

Date of Birth *

Relation *

Add

Have you ever visited another country other than the Republic of Korea? *

If you have visited a country other than your home country or the Republic of Korea, please select the total number of times you have visited another country. If you do not have any experience visiting other countries other than your home country or the Republic of Korea, please select 'None'.

Are you currently employed? If yes, please enter the information below *

No Yes

If you are currently engaged in economic activities, select 'Yes'.If you selected 'Yes', enter the name of your current work place or the employer. For self-employed people, enter the name of your company and your full name in the company name field.

Enter the name of your employer or company *

Enter the phone number of your employer or company *

Select the area that includes your monthly income (in USD) *

Convert the applicant's current monthly income into USD and choose the nearest item. If you have no income, select '~200$'.

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