The official site
- e-arrivalcard.go.kr: free
Only use e-arrivalcard.go.kr.
How to spot a look-alike site
- Check the address. The official site is e-arrivalcard.go.kr.
- Be wary of any "service fee" or "processing fee" for a form the government gives away free.
- Paid search ads can sit above the official site. Scroll past them, or type the official address yourself.
Who needs it
Travellers entering Korea who don't hold a valid K-ETA.
Every traveller needs an arrival card unless they hold a K-ETA.
Questions travellers ask
Is the Korea e-Arrival card free?
Yes, on e-arrivalcard.go.kr.
Why did a website charge me more?
Some private sites charge their own fees for government forms. Check the address before you pay, and use the official site.
When should I do it?
From 3 days before you enter Korea.
Official sources
- e-Arrival card guide (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korea)
- e-arrivalcard.go.kr
- K-ETA exemption notice (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korea)
Last checked 3 October 2026. Rules can change at short notice, so always confirm on the official site before you travel. WayReady is not a government agency.