Korea Entry Guide by Nationality (Visa, K-ETA, e-Arrival Card 2026)

This post is part of the Incheon Airport hub. Each section below is written in the traveler's own language so you can jump straight to what applies to you. Entry policies change often — always confirm the latest rules at k-eta.go.kr or immigration.go.kr before you fly.

Global Survival Tip: Beware of K-ETA Scam Sites!
When applying for K-ETA, ALWAYS use the official government website (www.k-eta.go.kr) or the official app. There are countless fake websites that look official but charge 5 to 10 times the actual fee (₩10,000). The Korean government will NEVER charge you $50 or $100 for a K-ETA!

🇺🇸 For US Citizens

  • Visa-free stay: Up to 90 days
  • K-ETA: Currently exempt (extended through December 31, 2026)
  • Entry card: As of January 2026, all travelers must complete an e-Arrival Card online before boarding. Paper arrival cards have been phased out.

Things to know:

  • Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
  • Even if you're K-ETA exempt, you can still apply voluntarily for benefits like skipping the paper arrival declaration (a fee applies).
  • Policy changes fairly often — double-check k-eta.go.kr or immigration.go.kr close to your departure date.

🇯🇵 日本国籍の方へ

  • ビザなし滞在: 90日間
  • K-ETA: 免除中（2026年12月31日まで延長）
  • 入国カード: 2026年1月から、搭乗前にオンラインでe-入国カードの提出が義務化されています。紙の入国カードは廃止されました。

注意点:

  • パスポートの残存有効期間が6ヶ月以上必要です。
  • K-ETA免除対象でも、入国審査簡略化などの特典を希望する場合は任意で申請できます（有料）。
  • 制度は頻繁に変更されるため、出発前に公式サイトで最新情報を確認してください。

🇨🇳 致中国朋友

  • 个人旅客: 2025年起中国公民可享受免签入境政策，但仍需通过K-ETA电子旅行许可申请。
  • 团体旅客: 通过正规旅行社组织、3人以上的团体游客，可享受临时免签政策，最长停留15天。该政策原定至2026年6月30日，目前实际延长至2026年12月31日。
  • 入境卡: 自2026年1月起，所有旅客须在登机前在线填写电子入境卡，纸质入境卡已取消。

注意事项:

  • 护照有效期须在入境时剩余6个月以上。
  • 团体免签仅适用于通过官方认证旅行社办理的行程，请勿轻信非官方代办渠道。
  • 政策变动较为频繁，出发前请务必查阅法务部或K-ETA官网的最新公告。

🇹🇼 給台灣朋友

  • 免簽證停留: 最長90天
  • K-ETA: 目前豁免中（延長至2026年12月31日）
  • 入境卡: 自2026年1月起，所有旅客須於登機前完成線上電子入境卡，紙本入境卡已停用。

注意事項:

  • 護照效期須在入境時仍有6個月以上。
  • 即使屬於K-ETA豁免對象，仍可自願申請以享有簡化入境審查等優惠（需付費）。
  • 相關規定經常調整，出發前請務必至官方網站確認最新資訊。

🇻🇳 Dành cho công dân Việt Nam

  • Khách lẻ: Việt Nam hiện không nằm trong danh sách các nước được miễn thị thực của Hàn Quốc, vì vậy phần lớn du khách cá nhân vẫn cần xin visa (thường là visa C-3) trước khi khởi hành.
  • Khách đoàn: Các đoàn du lịch được tổ chức thông qua công ty lữ hành được cấp phép chính thức có thể được áp dụng chương trình miễn thị thực riêng cho một số tuyến/đợt nhất định.
  • Thẻ nhập cảnh điện tử: Từ tháng 1/2026, tất cả du khách phải khai e-Arrival Card trực tuyến trước khi lên máy bay, thay thế hoàn toàn tờ khai giấy.

Lưu ý quan trọng:

  • Hộ chiếu phải còn hạn ít nhất 6 tháng tính từ ngày nhập cảnh.
  • Nếu đi theo đoàn, hãy xác nhận kỹ với công ty lữ hành xem đoàn có đủ điều kiện miễn thị thực hay không.
  • Chính sách thay đổi khá thường xuyên — vui lòng kiểm tra thông tin mới nhất tại trang web chính thức trước khi đặt vé.

🇹🇭 สำหรับนักท่องเที่ยวไทย

  • พำนักแบบไม่ต้องขอวีซ่า: สูงสุด 90 วัน
  • K-ETA: ประเทศไทยไม่อยู่ในรายชื่อประเทศที่ได้รับการยกเว้น K-ETA ชั่วคราว จึงจำเป็นต้องยื่นขอ K-ETA ล่วงหน้า (กำหนดยื่น: อย่างน้อย 72 ชั่วโมงก่อนออกเดินทาง ค่าธรรมเนียมประมาณ 10,000 วอน)
  • บัตรเข้าเมืองอิเล็กทรอนิกส์: ตั้งแต่เดือนมกราคม 2026 นักท่องเที่ยวทุกคนต้องกรอก e-Arrival Card ทางออนไลน์ก่อนขึ้นเครื่อง บัตรกระดาษแบบเดิมถูกยกเลิกแล้ว

ข้อควรระวัง:

  • หนังสือเดินทางต้องมีอายุเหลือไม่น้อยกว่า 6 เดือนนับจากวันเดินทางเข้าประเทศ
  • ระวังเว็บไซต์ปลอมที่อ้างว่าเป็นตัวแทนยื่น K-ETA และเรียกเก็บค่าธรรมเนียมเกินจริง ควรยื่นผ่านเว็บไซต์ทางการ www.k-eta.go.kr เท่านั้น
  • นโยบายมีการเปลี่ยนแปลงบ่อย ควรตรวจสอบข้อมูลล่าสุดก่อนเดินทางเสมอ

* This information reflects policy as of mid-2026 and is subject to change. Always verify with official Korean government sources before you travel.

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