ISOFIC 2024 | VISA Information
VISA Information
Entry in Korea Mainland
Any foreign visitors wishing to enter the Republic of Korea must have a valid passport and obtain a Korean visa before the visitation. For nationals in countries eligible for visa-free entry to Korea, one must obtain K-ETA. This is a new measure put in force in Oct. 2021. Please make sure to check whether you need a Korean visa or K-ETA.
Please visit the Korea Visa Portal website, or contact your local Korean Embassy for accurate visa information, as rules and regulations vary depending on the country you’re coming from.
If you need a letter of invitation for participating in ISOFIC 2024, please email ISOFIC 2024 Secretariat at info@planwiz.co.kr
※ Starting July 1st 2020, The Embassy of the Republic of Korea (ROK) issues a Confirmation of Visa Issuance in place of a visa label as an entry permit into Korea.
Please visit the Korea Visa Portal website, or contact your local Korean Embassy for accurate visa information, as rules and regulations vary depending on the country you’re coming from.
If you need a letter of invitation for participating in ISOFIC 2024, please email ISOFIC 2024 Secretariat at info@planwiz.co.kr
※ The ISOFIC 2024 Organizing Committee issues invitation letter only to participant, paper presenters and authors who have completed the registration along with the payment process.
K-ETA(Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)
K-ETA is mandatory for nationals or citizens of 112 countries/regions where visa-free entry is available.
In celebration of ‘Visit Korea Year (2023~2024)’, K-ETA will be temporarily exempted to 22 countries/regions from April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024 (KST). The 22 countries/regions include 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). Please note that nationals of the above can still apply for K-ETA at 10,000KRW per person, and those who have the K-ETA are not required to submit an arrival card at the port of arrival.
The K-ETA is not a VISA. K-ETA approval does not guarantee admission to the Republic of Korea; a Korea Immigration Service officer at a port of entry will have the final determination. Notice on K-ETA
- ■ You must apply for the K-ETA at least 1 month before boarding the flight or ship bound for the Republic of Korea. You can apply for K-ETA on the K-ETA official website (www.k-eta.go.kr) or mobile App (K-ETA)
- ■ Once you have been approved, the K-ETA is valid for two years. K-ETA is generally valid for multiple trips over a period of two years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
- ■ You can get the results by email within 72 hours after submitting the K-ETA application.
- ■ If you submit false information on the K-ETA application, the K-ETA approval will be refused or cancelled. You may also be subject to penalties or face entry restriction according to relevant Korean laws. Please re-check your information and correct any mistakes before submitting your application.
Apply for K-ETA
In order to apply for K-ETA, go to the official website (www.k-eta.go.kr) or download mobile App (K-ETA).
Who are eligible for: 112 countries that can enter Korea without a visa
※ Check your country in the links below. If your country isn’t listed, you need a visa to travel to Korea. Check with your embassy if travel visas are being issued now. (https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/guide/viewetaalification.do)
※ K-ETA application fee is non-refundable even though the application is rejected.
※ You can use debit cards or global credit cards such as VISA, Master, JCB, or AMEX.
For more detailed information, please refer to the official K-ETA website K-ETA Website
Who are eligible for: 112 countries that can enter Korea without a visa
※ Check your country in the links below. If your country isn’t listed, you need a visa to travel to Korea. Check with your embassy if travel visas are being issued now. (https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/guide/viewetaalification.do)
What you need to prepare your K-ETA
① Valid passport
② Valid e-mail address
③ Face image photo
④ Credit or debit card that can be used to pay the fee.
※ Fee: KRW10,000 per person (Approximately USD $10 / additional fee 3% excluded)① Valid passport
② Valid e-mail address
③ Face image photo
④ Credit or debit card that can be used to pay the fee.
※ K-ETA application fee is non-refundable even though the application is rejected.
※ You can use debit cards or global credit cards such as VISA, Master, JCB, or AMEX.
For more detailed information, please refer to the official K-ETA website K-ETA Website
Entry in Jeju Island
As a Self-Governing Province, Jeju may impose a different entry regulation from the mainland. Please make sure to check the specific visa requirements to enter Jeju and not just Korea in general.
※ The following information is for reference only.
It is advisable to check directly with the Korean Embassy in your country for the most updated regulations.
Visa-free Entry to Jeju Island
In order to encourage visitors to Jeju Island, a visa-free entry policy has been imposed to assist foreigners who will be arriving in Jeju Island on direct flights from overseas without stopping over at any other parts of Korea.
| COUNTRY | VISA POLICY | REFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Nationals from K-ETA eligible countries | Apply for K-ETA at www.k-eta.go.kr to enter Jeju Island | |
| Nationals from 22 countries that are temporarily exempted from K-ETA from 01 April 2023 to 31 December 2024 (KST) | Enter Jeju Island without K-ETA | |
| Nationals from 23 countries* designated by Ministry of Justice | Apply for visa to enter Jeju Island | |
| All other nationalities | Enter Jeju Island without visa or K-ETA |