When can I submit the Korea e-Arrival Card?

From 3 days before arrival in Korea, counted in Korea Standard Time. It is submitted online on the official e-Arrival Card site and is free of charge.

How long does K-ETA take?

The official K-ETA site says review is usually within 72 hours but can take longer, and the authorization must be granted before boarding. Apply only on the official k-eta.go.kr site.

Korea entry checklist: what to sort out before you fly, by date

Enter your arrival date. We count back with the official e-Arrival Card and K-ETA rules and list what to sort out before you land: entry paperwork, mobile data, transit card and payment.

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Official sources

Dates above are counted from these official pages. Rules can change: confirm on the official site before you fly.

e-Arrival Card guide (3 days before arrival, free) - Korea Immigration Service - checked on 2026-10-14
e-Arrival Card official site (English) - checked on 2026-10-14
e-Arrival Card - who must submit and who is excluded - checked on 2026-10-14
K-ETA application guide (before boarding, review time) - Ministry of Justice - checked on 2026-10-14
K-ETA temporary exemption extension notice (to 2026-12-31) - checked on 2026-10-14
K-ETA official site (apply only here) - checked on 2026-10-14

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