K-ETA Is Back in 2027: What Changes for 22 Exempt Countries

September 18, 2026

K-ETA official website showing the 10,000 KRW fee, 72-hour assessment time and a warning about phishing agency sites
Korea’s K-ETA exemption ends 31 December 2026. From 1 January 2027 all 22 exempt countries need one again — here is what changes, who is affected, and the e-Arrival Card catch.
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