✈️ Visa & Entry: Smooth Landing Guide
Hassle-free entry to Seoul starts here! Check these 3 steps before you board.
1. Visa Check: Do I need one?
Most tourists can enter Korea without a visa, but checking K-ETA can save your time at the airport.
Visa-Free Entry: Citizens from US, Canada, EU, UK, Australia, Japan, and many Asian countries can enter for tourist purposes (usually 30–90 days)
⚡ K-ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization):
- Pro Tip: Even if your country is exempt, applying for K-ETA is recommended. Why? You can SKIP the Arrival Card!
- Official Apply Link: www.k-eta.go.kr
2. Landing & Immigration (Smart Way)
Once you land, follow the "Immigration" signs. Save time by filling out forms online before you fly.
Arrival Card (Yellow Paper):
Skip with K-ETA: If you have K-ETA, you don't need this form.
Online Alternative: You can also submit the e-Arrival Card online (3 days before arrival).
- Link: www.e-arrivalcard.go.kr
Q-Code (Health Check):
- Required ONLY if you visited specific quarantine areas. Check the list and get your QR code ready.
- Link: cov19ent.kdca.go.kr
3. Customs & Duty-Free Limits
Don't get stopped at the exit! Know your shopping limits.
Tax-Free Allowance: Goods up to $800 USD
- Alcohol: Up to 2 bottles (Total 2 Liters, under $400 USD)
- Perfume: Up to 100ml (Updated Rule!)
- Cigarettes: 200 cigarettes (1 carton)
Online Declaration: You can declare customs via the mobile app to skip the paper form.
- App Name: Korea Customs Declaration for Travelers (Android / iOS)
🆘 Need Help? (Important Contacts)
Save these numbers just in case!
1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
- Languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay.
- Free travel info & interpretation service.
Incheon Airport Guide: www.airport.kr
Immigration Service: www.immigration.go.kr
Korea Customs Service: www.customs.go.kr
Last Updated: December 2025. Regulations may change, so always check the official links above.