South Korea K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide

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South Korea

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S$ 65 .00

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+ Government fee (paid to authorities)

Free (exempt) · ETA: KRW 10,000 · C-3 Short-term Visit: INR 3,400

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South Korea K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) at a glance

Government visa fee: KRW 10,000 (approx USD 7)
HolidaySG service fee: S$65.00
Processing time: Usually within 72 hours
Maximum stay: 90 days
Visa required?: Nationals of visa-waiver countries NOT currently under temporary exemption
Arrival card: Arrival card waived for K-ETA holders; e-Arrival card otherwise

Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014). Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from our service fee.

Do you need a visa to South Korea?

Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, USA, EU and ~110 others (30–90 days). can generally enter South Korea without a visa. Nationals of visa-waiver countries NOT currently under temporary exemption

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, USA, EU and ~110 others (30–90 days). do not require a visa for South Korea for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (K-ETA (Korea Immigration)) · Last verified 19 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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Official South Korea visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Online application available — South Korea uses K-ETA (electronic travel authorisation) at k-eta.go.kr, KRW 10,000 and valid 3 years for multiple entries. Singapore is on the TEMPORARY K-ETA EXEMPTION list (extended to 31 Dec 2026) - Singaporeans enter visa-free up to 90 days with just a passport. Indian nationals are NOT visa-exempt and must obtain a Korean visa (e-visa via visa.go.kr) in advance.

Visa on arrival: No Online application: Yes

K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)

Official fee: KRW 10,000 (approx USD 7)

Validity: 3 years, multiple entries (or until passport expiry)
Max stay: 90 days
Time to approval: Usually within 72 hours
Processing time: Usually within 72 hours
Where to apply: https://www.k-eta.go.kr

Who needs it: Nationals of visa-waiver countries NOT currently under temporary exemption

Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, USA, EU and ~110 others (30–90 days).

Required documents

Passport valid at least 6 months
Recent photo (JPG)
Email address
Payment card

Arrival card: Arrival card waived for K-ETA holders; e-Arrival card otherwise

Extra charges: None official

Beware third-party sites charging inflated fees. Waived nationals may still apply optionally.

Source: K-ETA (Korea Immigration) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

C-3 Short-term Visit Visa

Official fee: Single-entry approx INR 3,400 visa fee plus VFS/BLS service fee approx INR 1,100 (approx INR 4,500 total). Group-of-5+ fee waiver promotion ran through 30 Jun 2026.

Validity: Typically 90 days validity to enter; single or double entry as issued
Max stay: 90 days
Time to approval: Around 10 working days
Processing time: Around 10 working days
Where to apply: https://www.visa.go.kr

Who needs it: Indian nationals and other non-visa-waiver travellers for short-term tourism

Required documents

Passport valid at least 6 months
Application form
Photo
Flight and hotel bookings
Bank statements / 2 years ITR (proof of funds)
Employment/business proof

Arrival card: e-Arrival card / paper arrival card

Extra charges: VFS Global / BLS International service fee

Group tourists from China/Vietnam/Philippines have designated-agency schemes.

Source: MOFA Republic of Korea · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Temporary K-ETA Exemption (Singapore)

Official fee: Free

Validity: Until 31 December 2026 (temporary exemption period)
Max stay: 90 days
Time to verify: On arrival
Time to approval: On arrival
Processing time: On arrival
Where to apply: https://www.k-eta.go.kr

Who needs it: Singapore passport holders (one of ~67 exempted countries) for tourism or business

Required documents

Singapore passport valid for the stay
Onward ticket and proof of funds may be checked

Extra charges: Mandatory e-Arrival Card may apply; K-ETA optional

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

HolidaySG assistance fee: S$65 ~~S$100~~ per applicant — official government fees above are separate. Apply now

Nationals of visa-waiver countries NOT currently under temporary exemption

South Korea visa requirements by nationality

Top 29 passports

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Need help?
🇸🇬Singapore	e-Visa required	90 days	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇾Malaysia	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇮🇳India	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇮🇩Indonesia	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇵🇭Philippines	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇨🇳China	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇻🇳Vietnam	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇹🇭Thailand	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇯🇵Japan	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇦🇺Australia	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇬🇧United Kingdom	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇺🇸United States	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇨🇦Canada	Visa-free (up to 180 days)	180 days	No visa needed
🇩🇪Germany	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇫🇷France	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇦🇪UAE	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇵🇰Pakistan	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇧🇩Bangladesh	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇱🇰Sri Lanka	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇭🇰Hong Kong	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇹🇼Taiwan	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇳🇿New Zealand	Visa-free (up to 90 days)	90 days	No visa needed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia	Visa-free (up to 30 days)	30 days	No visa needed
🇧🇷Brazil	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇷🇺Russia	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇿🇦South Africa	Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)	—	No visa needed
🇳🇬Nigeria	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇪🇬Egypt	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65
🇲🇲Myanmar	e-Visa required	—	Apply with HolidaySG · S$65

General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.

South Korea visa — frequently asked questions

Yes — Singaporeans need an e-Visa for South Korea, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Yes — Indians need an e-Visa for South Korea, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Malaysians need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before travelling to South Korea — apply online in advance.

Yes — Filipinos need an e-Visa for South Korea, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

Yes — Chinese nationals need an e-Visa for South Korea, applied for online before departure. HolidaySG can handle the application for a flat S$65 assistance fee.

The official government fee for the K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) is KRW 10,000 (approx USD 7). HolidaySG's assistance fee is a separate flat S$65 per applicant (usually S$100).

K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization): Usually within 72 hours. Apply well before your travel date; we track your application until the outcome.

Typically: Passport valid at least 6 months; Recent photo (JPG); Email address; Payment card. Exact requirements depend on your nationality — we send a personalised checklist.

No. Singapore is on the temporary K-ETA exemption list (extended to 31 Dec 2026), so Singaporeans enter visa-free for up to 90 days with just a passport.

K-ETA costs KRW 10,000 (about USD 7) and is generally valid for 3 years with multiple entries.

Apply online at k-eta.go.kr at least 72 hours before boarding; approval is usually granted within 72 hours.

Yes. A free mandatory digital e-Arrival Card must be filed online (at e-arrivalcard.go.kr) within 72 hours before arrival - required for both Indians and visa-exempt Singaporeans.

Up to 90 days for tourism or business under the visa-waiver/K-ETA exemption.

Via the Korea Visa Portal (visa.go.kr) or a Korean embassy/consulate/accredited visa centre, with passport, photo, itinerary and proof of funds.

You still need a valid passport, and immigration may ask for an onward ticket and proof of funds; the e-Arrival Card may also be required.

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