Korea's e-Arrival Card allows eligible foreign travelers to submit arrival information online before entering the country.
For many travelers, it replaces the traditional paper arrival card.
The process is:
Online
Free
Available shortly before arrival
What is the e-Arrival Card?
The e-Arrival Card is Korea's electronic entry declaration.
It collects basic information such as:
Passport information
Arrival information
Departure information
Accommodation
Travel itinerary
It is not a visa.
It also does not replace K-ETA if K-ETA is required for your passport.
When should I complete it?
The official Korean e-Arrival Card service allows eligible travelers to complete and submit the declaration within:
3 days before arrival in Korea
You do not need to complete it several weeks in advance.
A simple preparation timeline is:
More than 3 days before arrival
Check visa and K-ETA requirements.
Within 3 days before arrival
Complete your e-Arrival Card if required.
Travel day
Keep your passport, accommodation address, and itinerary easily accessible.
What information should I prepare?
Have the following information ready before starting.
Passport
Use the same valid passport you will use to enter Korea.
Enter your details exactly as shown.
Email address
You may need an email address to complete and manage your submission.
Arrival details
Keep your:
Flight number
Arrival date
Arrival airport
available.
Departure details
Know your planned departure date and onward travel information.
Accommodation
Prepare the address of your accommodation in Korea.
This may include:
Hotel
Guesthouse
Serviced residence
Friend or family residence
Recovery accommodation
How does submission work?
The official process is straightforward.
Step 1 — Terms and email
Start the declaration and provide the requested contact information.
Step 2 — Passport information
Enter your passport details.
Step 3 — Travel itinerary
Provide arrival, departure, and stay information.
Step 4 — Review
Check everything carefully.
Step 5 — Submit
Complete your declaration.
Does everyone need one?
No.
Certain travelers may be exempt depending on their immigration status or entry authorization.
For example, whether you already hold valid K-ETA or another eligible status can affect whether an arrival declaration is required.
Use the official e-Arrival Card eligibility navigator before assuming you are exempt.
The official e-Arrival Card is free
This is one of the most important things travelers should know.
There is no official application fee.
Fake websites have appeared that imitate Korea's official e-Arrival Card service and ask travelers to pay.
If a website asks you to enter card details specifically to pay for submitting your e-Arrival Card, stop and verify the site.
Scam warning
The official e-Arrival Card service:
✓ Does not require an application fee
✓ Uses the Korean government's official website
✓ Does not require payment information to submit the standard declaration
Be careful with websites advertising:
Expedited submission
Premium processing
Mandatory processing fees
Special tourist registration charges
Before you submit
Check:
✓ Name exactly matches passport
✓ Passport number is correct
✓ Arrival date is correct
✓ Departure information is correct
✓ Accommodation address is correct
✓ Flight information is correct
Keep a copy
After submission, keep the confirmation information somewhere easy to access.
A screenshot or saved confirmation can be helpful while traveling.
Important
Entry declaration requirements can change depending on your immigration status.
Always confirm your requirement through Korea's official e-Arrival Card service before traveling.