Korea has a special agreement with 113 countries and region for visa-free entry. Many of the KSUM 2025 participants may stay for 30-90 days without a visa.
The organizing committee will provide full support to expedite the visa issuance process for participants not covered by the agreement.
Due to the COVID-19 situation, the countries that can enter without a visa may change, so please check with the relevant authorities for details.
K-ETA is mandatory for nationals from visa-free entry countries who enter Korea without a visa. You should apply for the K-ETA at least 72 hours prior to boarding the flight bound for the Republic of Korea. You can apply for K-ETA website or mobile app (K-ETA).
- In celebration of ‘Visit Korea Year (2023~2024)’, K-ETA has been temporarily exempted to 22 countries/regions from April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024 (KST). Please note that nationals of 22 countries/regions can still apply for K-ETA, and K-ETA application fee is 10,000 KRW/per person (around 9~10 USD, additional fees not included). Those who have the K-ETA are not required to submit an arrival card at the port of arrival.
- List of 22 countries/regions eligible for temporary exemption of K-ETA: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, UK, US (including Guam)
※ Those who got their K-ETA approval can use it until its expiration date
※ NOTE: No refund for those who have already submitted the K-ETA application.
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