K-ETA is completed online, so nothing is posted or stamped. What matters is that what you upload and type matches your passport exactly.
What you upload
- An image of the passport photo page — flat, in focus, all four corners visible, no flash reflection.
- A recent photo of your face, plain background, no hat or sunglasses.
What you type
- Names exactly as printed in the machine-readable zone, including middle names.
- Passport number, issue and expiry dates.
- Your address in Korea for the first night, with a contact number.
- Your occupation and the purpose of the trip.
The two most common causes of trouble
Glare on the passport image, and a name that does not match the passport. Both are avoidable in a minute, and both cause delays that no amount of paying can shorten.
Use a passport that will still be valid for your whole trip. A K-ETA is tied to the passport it was issued against and does not transfer to a new one.
More about K-ETA
Processing time
Official guidance on K-ETA processing, what makes it slower, and why no paid service can speed it up.
Validity
How long a granted K-ETA lasts, what ends it early, and when you have to apply again.
Length of stay
Why K-ETA does not determine your permitted stay in Korea, and where the actual limit comes from.
Check your status
Where to check the result of a K-ETA application, and the safe way to handle a missing confirmation email.
FAQ
Short answers on exemptions, cost, validity, stay length and what to do when an application is refused.
How long you can stay
A K-ETA does not set your permitted stay. The number comes from the visa-waiver arrangement with your country, and it ranges from 30 to 90 days.