What to prepare
- Valid passport
- Accurate email address
- Arrival and departure dates and flight or vessel numbers
- Primary Korean address and contact number
- Travel purpose and occupation
- K-ETA or Korean registration details to check exemption
How to complete e-Arrival Card for South Korea
The original field name appears first, followed by its meaning and a practical completion tip.
Passport Image / MRZ
Upload the full page and verify all recognised details.
Name / Date of Birth / Sex
They must match the passport exactly.
Nationality / Passport Expiry Date
Use the travel document details.
Expected Date of Arrival
Choose a date within the 72-hour validity window.
Arrival Flight / Ship Number
Enter the final service into Korea.
Expected Date of Departure
Use the return or onward itinerary.
Departure Flight / Ship Number
Enter the planned service leaving Korea.
Place of Residence in Korea
Enter the primary accommodation, or the first stay if none is primary.
Contact Number in Korea
Use the hotel or host contact number.
Purpose of Entry / Occupation
Choose accurate values.
After submission
The card is valid for 72 hours after submission. It can be updated before inspection using the issuance number or email verification; every re-entry needs a new card.
Common mistakes
Wrong arrival flight number
Enter the final flight that arrives in your destination country, not the first flight in your itinerary.
Details do not match the passport
Copy names, document numbers and dates exactly as shown in the passport, using the required writing system.
Submitting outside the filing window
Check the permitted filing window for the destination and do not submit the form too early.
Using an intermediary website
Compare the portal address with the official link before entering your details, as third-party services may charge extra fees.
Questions and answers
Is it needed with a valid K-ETA?
No. Valid K-ETA holders are exempt.
When can it be submitted?
From three days before arrival until immigration inspection.
Must the PDF be shown?
No, but retaining a copy is useful.
Can it be edited?
Yes, until immigration inspection.
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