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South Korea arrival card: e-Arrival Card (electronic arrival card)

South Korea

Optional form

You can fill in the e-Arrival Card (electronic arrival card) online before you arrive, which can save time at the border. It's free on the official site.

Open the official forme-arrivalcard.go.kr

When to submit: You can submit up to 3 days before arrival in Korea (KST). If you do not arrive within 72 hours, the card expires and a new one must be submitted.

Visas and travel authorizations depend on your nationality, so check those separately.

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The e-Arrival card is a free online alternative to the paper arrival card, which is still accepted. Holders of a valid K-ETA and registered residents are exempt from any arrival card.

Common questions

Do I need an arrival card for South Korea?
It's optional. South Korea offers the e-Arrival Card (electronic arrival card) online, and filling it in before you fly can make arrival faster. The e-Arrival card is a free online alternative to the paper arrival card, which is still accepted. Holders of a valid K-ETA and registered residents are exempt from any arrival card.
When should I fill in the e-Arrival Card (electronic arrival card)?
You can submit up to 3 days before arrival in Korea (KST). If you do not arrive within 72 hours, the card expires and a new one must be submitted.
How much does the e-Arrival Card (electronic arrival card) cost?
It's free on the official government site, e-arrivalcard.go.kr. Websites that charge a fee for it are not the official one.
Do I still need a visa for South Korea?
An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check South Korea's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

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