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How to Apply for the Korea E-Arrival Card
Submit your Korea entry declaration in three simple steps from anywhere in the world
Complete the Form
Fill in your personal and travel details through our secure online form. The process takes only a few minutes to complete.
Receive Your Document
Your confirmed E-Arrival Card will be delivered as a PDF directly to your email inbox, ready to use at immigration.
Present Upon Arrival
Show your digital arrival card to immigration officers upon landing at any South Korean airport or port of entry.
What Is the Korea E-Arrival Card?
The Korea E-Arrival Card is a mandatory digital entry declaration for international travelers visiting South Korea. Introduced in February 2025, it replaces the traditional paper arrival form, allowing visitors to submit their entry information online before landing.
The system streamlines border procedures, reduces waiting times at immigration, and helps Korean authorities maintain accurate records for national security and statistical purposes. As of January 2026, the paper arrival card has been fully discontinued.
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100% digital — no paper forms required
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Submit up to 3 days before your arrival date
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Accepted at all South Korean entry points
Korea E-Arrival Card Requirements
Have the following information ready before starting your application
Valid Passport
Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned entry date into South Korea
Passport Bio Page
A clear photo or scan of your passport biographical data page in digital format (JPG or PNG)
Travel Itinerary
Your entry date, flight number or vessel name, and purpose of your visit to Korea
Accommodation Details
Full address and contact number of your hotel or place of stay in South Korea
Travelers by nationality
Korea E-Arrival Card
Select your country to start the South Korea application with your details pre-filled where applicable.
United States
Canada
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Afghanistan
Aland Islands
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antarctica
Antigua And Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia And Herzegovina
Botswana
Bouvet Island
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Congo, Democratic Republic
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote D'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Heard Island & Mcdonald Islands
Holy See (Vatican City State)
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran, Islamic Republic Of
Iraq
Ireland
Isle Of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Korea
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia, Federated States Of
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestinian Territory, Occupied
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Reunion
Romania
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre And Miquelon
Saint Vincent And Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome And Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Georgia And Sandwich Isl.
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard And Jan Mayen
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Syrian Arab Republic
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad And Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks And Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States Outlying Islands
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Virgin Islands, British
Virgin Islands, U.S.
Wallis And Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Questions & Answers
Everything you need to know about the Korea E-Arrival Card
All foreign nationals entering South Korea as temporary visitors or tourists are required to submit an E-Arrival Card. This includes travelers on short-term visas (C-type), visa travelers who have not obtained a K-ETA, and anyone making a short-term business visit. Registered residents of South Korea, valid K-ETA holders, and airline crew members are exempt.
You may submit your E-Arrival Card up to 3 days before your scheduled arrival in South Korea (based on Korean Standard Time). For example, if you arrive on the 20th, you can submit on the 18th, 19th, or 20th. Once submitted, the card is valid for 72 hours, so make sure you enter Korea within that window.
No, a physical printout is not required. Once your E-Arrival Card is confirmed, the information is linked directly to your passport number. Immigration officers can verify your submission electronically when you present your passport. However, it is always a good idea to keep your confirmation email and card number on hand in case it is needed.
No. Each E-Arrival Card is valid for a single entry only. If you leave South Korea and plan to re-enter, you must complete and submit a new E-Arrival Card for each new entry. This applies regardless of whether you are on a multi-entry visa or returning for a second trip.
You will need your full name, nationality, date of birth, passport number and expiry date, a photo or scan of your passport bio page, your flight number or vessel name, your intended entry date, the purpose of your visit, and the full address and phone number of your accommodation in South Korea. Having all of this information ready beforehand makes the process much faster.
If you did not complete your E-Arrival Card before arriving at the airport, you can still do so on your mobile device while at the airport before reaching the immigration desk. We strongly recommend completing it in advance to avoid delays and ensure a smooth and efficient entry process.
No, these are two separate documents. The K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) is an entry authorization required by certain nationalities before traveling to South Korea. The E-Arrival Card is an entry declaration that replaces the old paper arrival form. Travelers who hold a valid K-ETA are exempt from the E-Arrival Card. Travelers who are K-ETA exempt (such as US, UK, and Australian passport holders under current exemption periods) must submit the E-Arrival Card instead.
Once your application is processed, you will receive a confirmation email containing your E-Arrival Card number and a downloadable PDF. This document is linked to your passport and can be presented digitally to immigration officers. We recommend saving the PDF to your device so you have it accessible even without internet access upon arrival.