The Ministry of Justice decided to extend the temporary exemption for 1 more year to stimulate the tourism industry in celebration of ‘Visit Korea Year (2023~2024)’, the exemption will be effective until 31 December 2025 (KST).

• Extended K-ETA temporary exemption period: From 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025

The countries/regions that are currently exempt from K-ETA are subject to this extension. Those who are subject to the exemption will get a pop-up message when they select their nationality during the application.

Still, those who wish to receive benefits from K-ETA approval, such as not having to submit an arrival card, may apply for K-ETA; in that case, the application fee will be charged.

• Those who have obtained K-ETA can use it until its expiration date and the application fee paid is non-refundable.

Source: https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/board/viewboarddetail.do?bbsSn=258312