Can I complete the e-Arrival Card before my flight?

Yes. You can submit the free online e-Arrival card up to three days before you enter Korea, based on Korean time. It becomes invalid if you do not arrive within 72 hours of submitting it.

• ✓Submit on the day of arrival, one day before or two days before, in Korean Standard Time.
• △If you do not enter Korea within 72 hours after submitting, the card is no longer valid.
• ✓A parent or another person can complete it for a traveler under 14.
• •Holders of a valid K-ETA do not need to submit an e-Arrival card.
• •A PDF of the submitted form can be downloaded but is not required for the entry inspection.

• •Passport details
• •Your flight and accommodation details

• •Submitting too early and letting the 72 hours run out
• •Using an unofficial website instead of the official portal

• 🛂Can I enter Korea without a K-ETA?Only if your passport is on the temporary exemption list, which runs through December 31, 2026. Other visa-free travelers must get a K-ETA before boarding. The list has grown since 2023, so check your country on the official K-ETA site.?IT DEPENDSEntry & ImmigrationView answer →
• 🛂Can I enter Korea without a visa?Many nationalities can enter visa-free for a limited stay, but it depends on your passport and the reason for travel. Check your country, then check whether K-ETA or the e-Arrival card applies.?IT DEPENDSEntry & ImmigrationView answer →

• VisitKorea: Korea Implements e-Arrival Card for Inbound Passengers
• e-Arrival Card (official site)

Paper arrival cards were replaced by the e-Arrival card system, per VisitKorea.