How to upload passport information page photo when applying for K-ETA
Please refer to the passport photo sample and the text below.
When applying for K-ETA, scanning the passport's MRZ(Machine Readable Zone) area is required.
Your passport photo (file) must include the areas highlighted in red below.
1. Passport Number
The passport numbers consist of '8 to 9' characters, which may include 'numbers (or alphabets + numbers)'. Please be coutious of similar characters, such as "number 0" and "alphabet O".
2. Surname
In the machine readble zone (MRZ), the surname and given name are separated by <<, and the front part of << is a surname.
3. Name
In the machine readble zone (MRZ), the surname and given name are separated by <<, and the rear part of << is a given name.
4. Nationality
The 3-letter code in position of the machine readble zone (MRZ) indicates the nationality of the passport holder.
This nationality is not related to the country that issued the passport, but refers to the actual nationality of the passport holder.
Therefore, if your actual nationality is not eligible to apply for K-ETA, you cannot apply for K-ETA.
5. Date of birth
You must enter the date of birth as listed on your passport, in the order ofyear, month, and day.
6. Sex
The sex on your passport is listed as M or F in position of the machine readble zone (MRZ). If the position is not M or F, please enter it manually.
7. Passport Expiration Date
You must enter the passport expiration date as listed on your passport in the order of year, month, and day.
(Failure to provide accurate passport information may result in delays, rejection, or invalidation of your K-ETA.)
Learn more about Etaportal's k-eta progress.
K-ETA progression steps
Under Review
Cannot be modified
Reviewed
Approval Reviewed
Approval
Ministry of Justice approval
- You can apply for K-ETA anytime.
- You must obtain K-ETA approval before boarding a plane or ship to Korea.
- Please keep in mind that depending on the situation, the evaluation may take longer than 72 hours.
k-eta Application stage status values
Under Review (Cannot be modified)
We have reviewed your submitted application, found no issues, and your application has been submitted to the government agency.
Reviewed (Approval Reviewed)
The submitted application is being reviewed by a government agency (Ministry of Justice).
(Basically, it takes 72 hours, but it may take more than 72 hours due to the increase in applicants, temporary applicants, etc.)
Approval (Ministry of Justice approval)
The submitted application received final approval from the government agency (Ministry of Justice).
Reject status values
face image
The face image attached to your submitted application does not meet the requirements.
(Please re-upload the image that meets the requirements.)
passport image
The passport image attached to your submitted application does not meet the requirements.
(Please re-upload the image that meets the requirements.)
passport/face image
The passport image and the face image attached to your application do not meet the requirements.
(Please re-upload the images that meet the requirements.)
Rejected (Justice Department rejection)
The submitted K-ETA application has not been approved as an Electronic Travel Authorization.
(Because this information is private, we do not know the reason for the rejection. Please make sure to check the email address you used when filling out the application.)
Other status values
Temporary
You have not completed your application, or you have completed your application but have not made payment.
(You must fill out the application form and complete payment to complete the application.)
Cancel
Your application has been cancelled.
K-ETA exemption mandatory guide for under-17s and over 65s
From 23.07.03 (Monday), those under 17 and over 65 are excluded from the mandatory application of Electronic Travel Permit K-ETA exemption
However, if you want to receive benefits from K-ETA application, you can apply for K-ETA
* The previously issued K-ETA is available until its expiration date *
KOREA ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION (K-ETA)
▶ KOREA ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION (KETA) is a system in which foreigners who want to enter Korea for the purpose of tourism, visiting relatives, and participating in various events and meetings (for the purpose of profit, are permitted to enter Korea online).
▶ All foreigners who wish to enter the Republic of Korea due to transfer must apply for a visa exemption agreement (67 countries) and 45 countries where visa-free entry is allowed (45 countries).
▶ KETA is valid for up to two years from the date of approval unless important personal information such as name, state of affairs, and passport number is changed within the passport expiration date, and if important personal information is changed, it must be reapplied.
▶ It cannot be modified after submitting the application, and if you fill out the wrong information, you have to reapply.
If the K-ETA application information and passport information are inconsistent, you cannot board the aircraft/ship.
Please make sure to check the information you entered before the final payment.
▶ The following are the KETA exclusions
- diplomatic, official passport holder
- Korean visa holder, Korean registered foreigner
- Multiple citizens of the Republic of Korea (Holding a valid Korean passport)
- active-duty U.S. military personnel in Korea (entry for official purposes)
- Crew and crew (including prospective crew members)
- ABTC Holders (excluding the United States and Canada)
- UN Passport Holder (UNLP, LAISSEZ-PASSER)
- Transfer passengers (If you are on board for transfer purposes, you cannot enter without a pre-authorized K-ETA)