Frequently Asked Questions

[Application Qualification] Do active US military families and members of the military need to apply for K-ETA?

Yes, you need to apply for a K-ETA.
However, those who have applied for K-ETA exemption from the U.S. military authorities to the Ministry of Justice before entering the country do not have to apply for K-ETA.

[Application Qualification] Do U.S. troops in South Korea also have to apply for K-ETA?

No. Members of the United States Armed Forces (US Forces in Korea) do not have to apply for K-ETA under the Agreement on Facilities and Zones and Status of the United States Armed Forces in Korea under Article 4 of the Mutual Defense Treaty.

When issuing a ticket, the U.S. military must present an ID card, not a passport, to the airline and proceed.

[Application Qualification] Do diplomatic/offcial passport holders need to apply for K-ETA when they visit Korea for official purposes?

No. Diplomatic/offcial passport passport holders can enter Korea without a K-ETA.

[Application Qualification] You have a valid ABTC card. Should I apply for K-ETA?

No, if you currently have a valid ABTC card, you can issue a flight ticket without getting a K-ETA.
However, citizens of the U.S. and Canada should be issued a K-ETA.

[Application Qualification] Do I have to apply for a K-ETA to find my baggage?

Yes. If you have to go through immigration to pick up your luggage and then go through the ticketing process again, you need to get a K-ETA.
You can write down the address of the international airport for the address and phone number.

 

(ICN) - Incheon International Airport

(Address) : 272 Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea

(Tel) : +82 1577-2600

(Postal Code) : 22382

 

(GMP) - Gimpo International Airport

(Address) : 38, Haneul-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

(Tel) : +82 1661-2626

(Postal Code) : 07505

 

(PUS) Gimhae International Airport

(Address) : 108, Gonghangjinip-ro, Gangseo-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea

(Tel) : +82 1661-2626

 (Postal Code) : 46718

 

(CJU) - Jeju International Airport

(Address) : 2, Gonghang-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Republic of Korea

(Tel) : +82 1661-2626

(Postal Code) : 63115

 

(CJJ) - Cheongju International Airport

(Address) : 980, Ochang-daero, Naesu-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea

(Tel) : +82 1661-2626

(Postal Code) : 28142

 

(TAE) – Daegu International Airport

(Address) : 221, Gonghang-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea

(Tel) : +82 1661-2626

(Postal Code) : 41052

 

(YNY) - Yangyang International Airport

(Address) : 201, Gonghang-ro, Sonyang-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea

(Tel) : +82 1661-2626

(Postal Code) : 25042

 

(MWX) - Muan International Airport

(Address) : 970-260, Gonghang-ro, Mangun-myeon, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea

(Tel) : +82 1661-2626

(Postal Code) : 58533

[Application Qualification] Do transit passengers also have to apply for K-ETA?

No, you don't have to apply for K-ETA if you are a transit passenger who doesn't enter Korea.
However, if you have to go through the immigration checkpoint to find your luggage and then go through the issuance procedure again, you must get a K-ETA.

[Application Qualification] Do I need to apply for a K-ETA to travel to Jeju Island?

Yes, you have to apply. If you want to visit Jeju Island, you must obtain a K-ETA before boarding an aircraft or ship.

[Application Qualification] Do sailors or flight attendants also have to apply for K-ETA?

No. Anyone entering the country as a sailor or flight attendant does not need to be issued a K-ETA.

[Application Qualification] I am from a K-ETA required country but I am a registered foreign resident in Korea. Do I need to get a K-ETA?

No. Those with a Korean alien registration card do not need to get an additional K-ETA.

[Application Qualification] I am from a K-ETA required country but I already have a valid Korean visa. Do I need to get a K-ETA?

No, those who have a Korean visa do not need to get an additional K-ETA.


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