Who needs one
Travellers entering Korea who don't hold a valid K-ETA.
Every traveller needs an arrival card unless they hold a K-ETA.
Doing it for your whole group
The official source doesn't describe a group submission, so plan on doing one for each traveller. Have every passport in front of you before you start.
What you'll need for each person
- An email address
- Entry and departure dates
- Flight or ship number
- Accommodation and contact details in Korea
Who doesn't need one
- Travellers with a valid K-ETA
Questions travellers ask
Do children need the Korea e-Arrival card?
Every traveller needs an arrival card unless they hold a K-ETA.
Can one person do the Korea e-Arrival card for the whole family?
The official source doesn't describe a group submission, so plan on one for each traveller.
When should we do it?
From 3 days before you enter Korea.
What does it cost?
Nothing. It's free on e-arrivalcard.go.kr.
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.