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South Korea · Visas & ImmigrationKorea e-Arrival Card
The e-Arrival Card is Korea's online arrival declaration. Since 24 February 2025 foreign visitors can submit it online before arrival instead of filling in the paper card; K-ETA holders and registered foreign residents do not need it.
What it helps with
- Skipping the paper cardThe declaration is submitted online and linked to your passport.
- Knowing when to fill it inIt opens 3 days before arrival, so it can be done the day before the flight.
- Knowing whether you need itK-ETA holders and registered residents are exempt; other visitors use this card or the paper one.
About Korea e-Arrival Card:
It is run by the Korea Immigration Service. You submit it within 3 days before arrival; immigration sees it with your passport, so there is nothing to print.
Key Features:
- Window: Within 3 days (72 hours) before arrival.
- Free: No fee on e-arrivalcard.go.kr.
- Exempt: K-ETA holders and registered foreign residents.
- Paperless: Linked to your passport at immigration.
How to Get Started:
- Open e-arrivalcard.go.kr within 3 days before your flight lands.
- Enter passport details, flight and address in Korea.
- Submit and keep the confirmation on your phone.
- Go through immigration with the same passport.
Before you use it
- Sign-up: Submissions open 3 days before arrival; earlier dates are not accepted.
- Fees: The card is free; paid look-alike sites are not run by the Korean government.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Korea e-Arrival Card work with a foreign bank card in South Korea?
- Not reliably — a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Korea e-Arrival Card available in English?
- Yes, Korea e-Arrival Card has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Korea e-Arrival Card?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Korea e-Arrival Card.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Korea e-Arrival Card?
- No, Korea e-Arrival Card doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Korea e-Arrival Card?
- Web
- How much does Korea e-Arrival Card cost?
- Free on the official portal