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Korea e-Arrival card

From 3 days before you enter Korea. It's free on the official site. Every traveller needs an arrival card unless they hold a K-ETA.

Official site

e-arrivalcard.go.kr

Only use e-arrivalcard.go.kr.

WayReady is an independent company, not the government. We link you to the official site and never charge for a government form.

Cost
Free
When
From 3 days before you enter Korea.
Who
Travellers entering Korea who don't hold a valid K-ETA.

When your Korea e-Arrival card window opens

Enter when you land. The time shown is local to South Korea.

Choose your arrival date to see exactly when your Korea e-Arrival card window opens.

From 3 days before you enter Korea. It's free on e-arrivalcard.go.kr.

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For families and groups

  • Every traveller needs an arrival card unless they hold a K-ETA.

What you'll need

  • An email address
  • Entry and departure dates
  • Flight or ship number
  • Accommodation and contact details in Korea

Good to know

  • Holding a K-ETA exempts you from the arrival card. Travellers temporarily exempt from K-ETA can still apply for one to skip the arrival card.
  • Not needed by: Travellers with a valid K-ETA.

Questions

What is the official Korea e-Arrival card website?

e-arrivalcard.go.kr (https://www.e-arrivalcard.go.kr/portal/main/index.do?locale=EN). It's free there. WayReady isn't the government: we link you to the official site.

When can I submit the Korea e-Arrival card?

From 3 days before you enter Korea.

Who needs the Korea e-Arrival card?

Travellers entering Korea who don't hold a valid K-ETA. It isn't needed by: travellers with a valid K-ETA.

Do children need the Korea e-Arrival card?

Every traveller needs an arrival card unless they hold a K-ETA.

How much does the Korea e-Arrival card cost?

Nothing on the official site, e-arrivalcard.go.kr. Sites that charge a fee for it aren't the government.

Sources

Checked 3 October 2026. Rules can change at short notice, so confirm on the official site before you travel. How we check.