Visa Information

Any foreign visitors wishing to enter the Republic of Korea must have a valid passport and obtain a Korean visa before the visitation. However, people of 103 countries who wish to visit Korea temporarily are permitted to enter without a visa according to visa-exemption agreements or in accordance with principles of reciprocity or national interest. For details, click here. For accurate visa information, Please visit the 'KOREA VISA PORTAL' website or ask to Korean Embassy

Visa Invitation Letter

If you need a letter of invitation for participating in the NAT 2022 2022, please email to NAT 2022 Secretariat at info@nat2022.org
Your invitation letter request must include the following details;

  • Participant's Full Name
  • Nationality
  • Name of the Affiliation
  • Presentation Title
  • Registration Number (It must be a registration number(4 digits) that has been paid with 'In-Person' fee.)
Korea Electronic Travel Authorization

All foreign visitors who wish to enter the Republic of Korea must obtain K-ETA permission to board aircraft and ships bound for Korea. You must apply at least 72 hours before departure by accessing the K-ETA website or mobile app (K-ETA). Fee : KRW 10,000 (additional card fee, 3% seperately)

  • Payment by credit and debit card - automatic calculation of fees by country based on exchange rate.
  • If the application is completed with incorrect information, it cannot be corrected and re-application is required, so make sure to reconfirm the information entered before the final payment.
  • Click Here for more information
    K-ETA is valid for two years after issuance, and the number of arrivals is irrelevant. However, if the validity period of the passport is within two years when applying for K-ETA, the K-ETA is valid only until the validity period of the passport.
  • K-ETA is not a visa. The issuance of K-ETA does not guarantee the entry of the Republic of Korea, and the entry availability of Korean immigration officials is finally determined according to the results of the immigration inspection.

Applicable to :112 countries that can enter without a visa. Click Here for updates.

Excluded :Multiple Nationalities (with valid Korean passport), USFK active duty soldiers, Flight crew and ferry crew, ABTC holders, transit passengers, UN passport holders, foreigners registered in Korea, Korean visa holders.

Subject to exemption :Those who are eligible for K-ETA application in principle, but have obtained permission by requesting an exemption from our ministry in advance

- Diplomatic, tolerant passport holders, families of active duty soldiers in Korea, members of the U.S. military

* For other inquiries, please proceed through the Korea Electronic Travel Permit Center. (www.k-eta.go.kr → notice → questions) Foreign language counseling   available: 9am-12pm, 1pm-6pm on weekdays