Tip for Visitors
VISA
A valid passport(at least 6 months validity) and a Korean visa are required to enter the Republic of Korea. For more accurate information and updated regulations, we recommend you contact a Korean Embassy in each country to ask about the necessary documents for visa issuance. It is also highly recommended to apply for a visa at least one month before you depart from the Republic of Korea as your visa process may take time. Nationals of those countries or regions with which Korea has signed a visa waiver agreement can enter without a visa for up to 30 or 90 days. For more information on visa issuance, please visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea.
- For more information about VISAClick Here
- Visa NavigatorClick Here
Visa-free entry to Jeju Island (Updated July 25, 2023, by Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Foreigners who will be arriving in Jeju Island on a direct flight or ship from overseas without stopping over at any other parts of Korea may enter without a visa. Also, the duration of stay is up to 30 days.
※ However, please note that the decision to enter the country is made after Jeju Immigration is reviewed.| Enter Jeju Island without K-ETA (23.04.01 ~ 24.12.31) |
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) | |
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| Apply for visa to enter Jeju Island |
23 countries* designated by Ministry of Justice : Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Cuba, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Kyrgyz, Myanmar, Nigeria, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Uzbekistan, Yemen |
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K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)
Starting September 1, 2022, travelers entering Jeju Island via international flights will be required to obtain a K-ETA. Travelers coming to Korea, including Jeju, from countries that require a K-ETA must apply through the K-ETA website (or mobile app) at least 72 hours before their flight. The K-ETA is valid for a period of 2 years from the date of approval.
- K-ETA HomepageClick Here
Country / Region Eligible for K-ETA
| Continent | Country / Region |
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| Asia (8 Countries) |
Japan, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Brunei (30), Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand |
| America (32 Countries) |
United States, Canada (6 months), Guyana (30), Guatemala, Grenada, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Dominica, Mexico, Barbados, Bahamas, Venezuela, Brazil, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Suriname, Argentina (30), Haiti, Anastigua & Barbuda, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras (30), Uruguay, Jamaica, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Trinidad & Tobago, Panama, Paraguay (30), Peru |
| Europe (43 Countries) |
Andorra (30), Monaco (30), San Marino (30), Cyprus (30), Albania (30), Croatia, Slovenia, Vatican City (30), Bosnia-Herzegovina (30), Serbia, Montenegro (30), Greece, Netherlands, Norway (90 days within a 180-day period), Denmark (90 days within a 180-day period), Germany, Latvia, Russia (60 days / 90 days total within a 180-day period), Romania, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Lichtenstein, Malta, Belgium, Bulgaria, Sweden (90 days within a 180-day period), Switzerland, Spain, Slovakia, Iceland (90 days within a 181-day period), Ireland, Estonia (90 days within a 180-day period), United Kingdom, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan (30), Türkiye, Portugal (90 days within a 180-day period), Poland, France, Finland (90 days within a 180-day period), Hungary |
| Africa and Middle Eastern (16 Countries) |
Republic of South Africa (30), Mauritius (30), Seychelles (30), Swaziland (30), Botswana, Morocco, Saudi Arabia (30), Arab Emirates, Oman (30), Qatar (30), Kuwait, Bahrain (30), Liberia, Lesotho (60), Israel, Tunisia (30) |
| Oceania (13 Countries) |
Australia, Guam (30), Fiji (30), Nauru (30), Palau (30), Kiribati (30), Marshall Islands (30), Solomon Islands (30), Micronesia (30), Samoa (30), Tuvalu (30), Tonga (30), New Zealand |
※ K-ETA will be temporarily exempted for 22 countries/regions highlighted in blue in the table from April 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024 (KST).
※ For further details, please visit the website. Any updates regarding policy changes can be found on the provided link.
Letter of Invitation
Conference participants should familiarize themselves with visa requirements well in advance of the conference. AFORE 2024 organizers encourage you to apply for your visa as early as possible. AFORE 2024 cannot intervene with Korea Embassies abroad on behalf of any participant. However, if you need a personal letter of invitation to attend the Conference, please email to ksnre@ksnre.or.kr and provide the following information:
- Full Name
- Complete Mailing Address
- Valid Email Address
- Phone and Fax Numbers
