Your next step, made clear
An electronic travel authorisation is linked to your trip or passport. Arrange it before departure.
Prepare your application
Check exemptions first. If K-ETA applies, obtain approval before boarding.
Submit through the official channel
Use K-ETA. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Multiple entries
- KRW 10,000
Additional service or payment charges may apply. Confirm the total before paying.
Decision time
Up to 3 calendar days
Usually within 72 hours, but can take longer. There is no expedited service.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
Permission validity
3 years
Or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
Validity is separate from how long you can stay on each visit.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
South Korea e-Arrival Card
Use the free online service within its three-day filing window, measured in Korean time. Visa holders and K-ETA-exempt visitors generally need an arrival declaration. Valid K-ETA entrants and Korean residence-card holders are exempt; having K-ETA does not exempt someone entering on a visa.
Open South Korea e-Arrival CardDetails that can change your plans
A new passport needs a new K-ETA
Reapply after replacing your passport, even if the old approval has not expired.
Official guidanceCheck age and existing-permission exemptions
Visa-free travelers aged 17 or younger, or 65 or older on entry, do not need K-ETA. Visa holders and registered foreign residents are also exempt; an arrival declaration may still apply.
Official guidancePractical tips for South Korea
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Save the declaration reference
Keep the emailed issuance number. Printing the declaration is not required; it expires 72 hours after submission, so check it if your arrival is delayed.
Update changed travel details
Update your K-ETA travel information when your purpose, address, contacts or travel dates change.
South Korea at a glance
- Capital
- Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
- Calling code
- +82
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Kazakhstan need a visa for South Korea?
For tourism in South Korea, travelers using an ordinary passport from Kazakhstan should arrange electronic travel authorisation before travel. Check exemptions first. If K-ETA applies, obtain approval before boarding.
How much is the government fee?
KRW 10,000 for multiple entries. Additional service or payment charges apply. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
How long does a decision take?
Up to 3 calendar days. Usually within 72 hours, but can take longer. There is no expedited service.
How long is the authorisation valid?
3 years, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. This is different from the permitted length of each visit.
Do I need to complete South Korea e-Arrival Card?
Required only when the stated conditions apply. Use the free online service within its three-day filing window, measured in Korean time. Visa holders and K-ETA-exempt visitors generally need an arrival declaration. Valid K-ETA entrants and Korean residence-card holders are exempt; having K-ETA does not exempt someone entering on a visa. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open K-ETA
Check exemptions first. If K-ETA applies, obtain approval before boarding.
Open South Korea e-Arrival Card
Use the Korea Visa Portal
Find visa categories by nationality and purpose, required documents and application services.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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