South Korea e-Arrival Card
Travellers entering Korea without a K-ETA, including the 22 temporarily K-ETA-exempt nationalities.
- 1Fill the form5 short steps, 5-8 minutes
- 2Pay onlineCard or UPI, total shown first
- 3We check & submitErrors caught before filing
- 4Get your resultEmail and WhatsApp updates
1Overview
The South Korea e-Arrival Card is a digital entry declaration that replaces the paper arrival card. It is not a visa or travel authorization and does not grant permission to enter.
It covers visits for tourism, business, family visits and short-term study. How long you may stay depends on your nationality's visa-waiver terms, not on the card.
Who needs it
- Most foreign travelers need it, including visa-exempt nationals not covered by the K-ETA, and K-ETA-exempt travelers who enter on a visa still file it.
- Valid K-ETA holders do not need it.
- Passengers who stay airside (for example Incheon's transit area) and do not clear immigration do not need it.
- Children aged 14 or under are declared by a family member or representative.
2Requirements
- PassportValid biometric passport, valid at least six months from arrival
- Email addressA valid email address to receive the card
- Travel detailsFlight number and the address where you will stay in South Korea
Important to know
- Common rejection causes: passport data that does not match, an invalid South Korean address, or a flight number that does not match your itinerary.
- Write the Korean address clearly in English or Korean.
- The Ministry of Justice has posted an alert about fraudulent e-Arrival Card websites.
- Email delivery problems are recurring, so the issue number and PDF may not arrive promptly.
- Verify against official sources.
3How to apply with Ok E-visa
- Fill in the formA few short steps: your passport, traveller and trip details, plus the documents listed above. Choose your option and processing speed.
- Pay onlineYou go straight to a secure payment page. The total in US dollars is shown before you pay.
- We check and submitOur team reviews your details for common errors and submits the application on the official portal (Not named).
- Receive your resultYou get an issue number and a PDF confirmation by email, linked digitally to your passport.
4Timing and speed
Processing speeds
You choose your speed at the last step of the form, where your exact total is shown. Times are estimates, not guaranteed; the authority makes the final decision.
5Fees
Our price covers our service fee, review, submission and support. If the government charges its own fee for this document, we tell you the exact amount before you pay.
Your exact total, in US dollars, is shown at the last step of the form before you pay. You may also apply directly on the official portal (Not named) at no service charge.
6After approval
- You get an issue number and a PDF confirmation by email, linked digitally to your passport.
- Nothing needs to be printed, but keep a digital copy on your phone and know your issue number.
- If you have not filed in advance you must complete one on landing.
?Questions about South Korea e-Arrival Card
Do I need a K-ETA or the e-Arrival Card?
Most travelers must file the card within 72 hours before arrival. Valid K-ETA holders are exempt.
How do I receive it?
By email after approval. It is linked digitally to your passport, so there is no sticker or paper.
How long can I stay?
The card is a declaration, not a visa. Stay depends on your nationality's visa-waiver agreement.
Can one card be used for multiple entries?
No. Each trip needs a new card. Frequent travelers may prefer a K-ETA, which is valid for multiple entries over three years.
What causes denials?
Mismatched passport data, an invalid Korean address, or a flight number that does not match your itinerary.
What if I don't complete it in advance?
You must fill one out on landing; doing it in advance helps avoid queues.
K-ETA or e-Arrival Card?
K-ETA holders skip the card; others file it.
When to apply?
Within 72 hours before arrival.
Common denial reasons?
Mismatched passport data, invalid Korean address, wrong flight number.
How long does the South Korea e-Arrival Card take?
Processing: as fast as 24 hours. Timelines are set by the authority and can change, so we update you as your application moves.
Can I apply directly instead of using South Korea e-Arrival Card help?
Yes. We are a private assistance service, not a government website. You can apply on the official portal (Not named) at no service charge. Our fee covers review, submission and tracking.
Does the price include the government fee?
Our price covers our service fee, review, submission and support. If the government charges its own fee for this document, we tell you the exact amount before you pay.
What if I make a mistake on the form?
Tell us as soon as you notice. Whether a correction is possible depends on the official portal and on whether the application was already submitted. Some fields, such as name and passport number, often cannot be edited after submission.
✓Why apply with Ok E-visa
This page is a plain-language summary to help you prepare. Entry rules change, so always confirm the latest requirements on the official government website. Ok E-visa is a private assistance service and is not a government website.
