South Korea Visa & Travel Authorization

K-ETA with exemption periods

Overview

Japanese passport holders are subject to K-ETA, but it is temporarily waived through 2024-2025 for short-term tourism (90 days). Required outside the waiver period.

Basics

Authorization	K-ETA
System	K-ETA
Maximum stay	Up to 90 days
Validity	3 years (or until passport expiry)
Official site	https://www.k-eta.go.kr/

Notes & Updates

During the waiver period, K-ETA is not required but a paper arrival card must be filled in.
With K-ETA, the arrival card can be skipped.
Official fee is KRW 10,000.
Work or long-term study requires a separate visa.

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* Information current as of May 2026. Always verify with official government sources before travel.