The South Korea government announced on 24 February 2025 the introduction of the e-arrival cards to ease the immigration process for travelers.
Visitors can submit the declaration form up to three days before entering Korea (on the day of arrival, one day prior, or two days prior), based on Korean Standard Time. However, if they fail to enter Korea within 72 hours after the submission of their e-Arrival card, the card will no longer be valid. The form can be submitted through e-Arrival card website by entering the required information; the website supports both PC and mobile device.
Visitors can download a PDF file of their submitted form, but it is not a requirement for entry inspection.
For visitors under 14 years old, a family member or another person must complete the declaration form on their behalf. The form can also be submitted on behalf of adults and for multiple people at once. For more information on the new e-Arrival card system, please visit the official website.
More info
e-Arrival card website:e-arrivalcard.go.kr
* Launches on February 24, 2025 at 14:00 KST
Korea Immigration Service website:mojhome.moj.go.kr (Korean, English)
* e-Arrival card information can be downloaded in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese
** e-Arrival Card Guide
#Passengers may continue using the paper arrival card until December 2025