South Korea has announced an extension of its Korean Electronic Travel Authorisation (K-ETA) waiver for Singaporeans and nationals from 21 other countries. The waiver will be in effect from January 1 to December 31, 2025, as part of efforts to boost tourism to the country.
The announcement was made by South Korea’s Ministry of Justice on December 11 through the official K-ETA website. The ministry hopes the extended waiver will help stimulate the tourism industry by making it easier for visitors to travel to Korea.
The K-ETA is a mandatory requirement for visa-free foreign visitors to South Korea, who must apply for it at least 24 hours before boarding their flight. Currently, the application fee for the K-ETA is 10,000 won (S$9).
A pop-up message will notify travelers who are exempt from the K-ETA requirement when completing their travel application, according to the Ministry of Justice. Travelers who have already obtained a K-ETA will not be refunded but can continue using it until its three-year validity period expires.
Although the K-ETA requirement has been waived, travelers may still choose to apply for a K-ETA to benefit from conveniences such as not needing to submit an arrival card upon arrival in South Korea.
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