Aussies planning a trip to South Korea can continue to enter this year without applying for a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization).
The Korean government has extended the temporary K-ETA exemption period until December 31.
The K-ETA is an online entry authorisation normally required for nationals of visa-free countries or regions entering Korea. The list of eligible countries and regions is available on the official K-ETA website.
However, nationals of countries or regions eligible for the exemption may still choose to apply for a K-ETA in order to receive the benefits associated with K-ETA approval, such as exemption from completing an arrival card upon entry into the Republic of Korea.
In such cases, the standard application fee will apply. Previously issued K-ETA approvals remain valid until their respective expiration dates and application fees are non-refundable.
Additionally, from January 1, Korea’s arrival card moves to a digital e-Arrival Card, which travellers without a K-ETA must submit online within three days before arrival.
For the latest eligibility details and travel guidance, travellers should refer to the official K-ETA website prior to departure.
Image courtesy Korea Tourism Organization
https://www.e-arrivalcard.go.kr/portal/main/index.do?locale=EN
