Do transit passengers require an electronic travel authorization?
No, transit passengers who do not enter South Korea are not required to apply for travel authorization. However, if you need to reissue your airline ticket to claim your baggage after passing through immigration, you will need to apply for one.
Do minor children also need to register?
Registration is not required for nationals of eligible countries who are under 17 years old or over 65 years old.
Is registration mandatory when visiting South Korea?
Yes, it is mandatory. Nationals of eligible countries who have not obtained the required authorization cannot board flights or ships to South Korea.
Do I need to reapply for authorization every time I enter South Korea?
Once you receive authorization, it is valid for up to three years from the date of approval, so reapplication is not necessary. However, if the passport used for the application has a validity period of less than three years, the authorization will only be valid until the passport expires.
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The Korea Electronic Travel Authorization is a document that must be applied for before traveling to South Korea. For more information, please check the post below.
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The Korea Electronic Travel Authorization is a necessary document that must be obtained prior to your trip to South Korea. For further details, please refer to the post below.
