Visa Assistance
Visa
All foreign visitors entering the Republic of Korea must possess a valid passport. Participants, except those from countries who have visa exemption agreements with Korea, should apply for a Korean visa and should receive a Korean visa in their countries prior to departure.
Please visit “Visa Navigator” below to check whether a visa is required. Participants who have to receive the invitation letters to issue their visa, please contact the secretariat (ksers2027@ksers.kr) after payment for registration fee.
Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA)
K-ETA is mandatory for nationals from visa-free entry countries who enter Korea without a visa. You should apply for the K-ETA at least 72 hours prior to boarding the flight bound for the Republic of Korea. You can apply for K-ETA website (www.k-eta.go.kr) or mobile app (K-ETA).
- K-ETA requirement will be exempted for ages 17 years old and under, and 65 years old and above (Starting from July 3, 2023).
- K-ETA will be temporarily exempted to the 22 countries/regions from April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026 (KST).
- List: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, UK, US (including Guam)
