MOJ to Launch Pilot Operation for Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) from May 3, 2021

– K-ETA application required before entering Korea through K-ETA website (PC: www.k-eta.go.kr) or mobile app (K-ETA) –

□ Starting from 3 May, the Ministry of Justice (hereinafter referred to as MOJ, Minister Park, Beom-kye) plans to implement 

the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (hereinafter referred to as K-ETA) after 2 years of preparation. 

Similar to ESTA of the United States, K-ETA will be required to travelers who can enter Korea without a visa. Those travelers will need to apply and be approved for K-ETA on the K-ETA website (or mobile app) by submitting personal and travel information prior to their departure.

* ETA policy is implemented in countries that established an advanced border management system such as the United States, Canada, and Australia, and the European Union plans to introduce this from 2022.

※ Check Youtube site for more information

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNmcIsxfxNY  (Korean)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQQ4us41aqI  (English)

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