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The government of South Korea announced that all visa-exempt travelers entering South Korea, including from Jeju Island, will be required to apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) prior to boarding a flight for the country effective 1 September 2022.
Travelers can apply online through the K-ETA website or through the mobile app. These travelers will be exempt from the requirement to submit an Arrival Card beginning 1 September 2022. The Arrival Card contains information on the traveler and the purpose of their visit to South Korea.?
The government also announced it will lift the requirement for visa required nationals to apply for K-ETA approval in addition to a visa.?
According to the announcement, the government of South Korea introduced K-ETA requirements for travelers entering via Jeju Island to prevent travelers from using the island as an entry point into the country when K-ETA approval is denied.??
Continue to check the government of South Korea's website and Envoy's website for the latest updates and information.?
Originally published 30 August 2022
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