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How to Fill Korea's e-Arrival Card (2026)

Practical travel guide for visitors to Korea · Last reviewed: June 2026

Korea's e-Arrival Card is the mandatory online arrival declaration most travelers complete before landing — it replaces the old paper card. It is free and quick, but getting the details right (and submitting it in the valid window) saves you time at Incheon immigration. Here is exactly what to enter.

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This is general travel information, not legal or technical advice. Procedures, fees, and requirements change and can differ by case — always verify on the official sites (hikorea.go.kr, k-eta.go.kr) before you travel.

What to know

The e-Arrival Card is free, mandatory for most travelers, and quick — submit it in the valid window before arrival, match your passport exactly, and keep the confirmation. It is not the same as K-ETA.

1. Submit it within the allowed window before arrival

The e-Arrival Card is submitted online shortly before your trip, not weeks ahead. Submit it inside the official window so it is valid when you land. Check the current timing on the government site.

Do not fill it too early

2. Match your passport exactly

Enter your name, passport number, and nationality exactly as printed in your passport. A mismatch is the most common reason for hold-ups at the counter.

Copy from the passport, character for character

3. Have your Korea address ready

You will need an address in Korea — your hotel or accommodation is fine. Have the booking open so you can copy it accurately.

Use your first night accommodation address

4. Keep the confirmation

Save or screenshot the confirmation after you submit. Having it ready speeds you through arrival even if connectivity is patchy.

Screenshot the confirmation before you fly

Frequently asked questions

Is the e-Arrival Card mandatory for Korea?

For most travelers, yes — it is Korea's online arrival declaration that replaced the paper arrival card. Check whether your category is exempt, but assume you need it and submit before arrival.

When should I fill the e-Arrival Card?

Submit it within the official window before your trip — not far in advance. Filling it too early can make it invalid by the time you arrive, so check the current timing on the government site.

Does the e-Arrival Card cost money?

No. The e-Arrival Card is free. If a site charges you a fee to submit it, you are on a third-party reseller, not the official service.

What do I need to fill it in?

Your passport details, your flight information, and an address in Korea such as your hotel. Have all three ready before you start so you can copy them accurately.

Is the e-Arrival Card the same as K-ETA?

No. K-ETA is a travel authorization some travelers need before boarding; the e-Arrival Card is the arrival declaration you submit close to your trip. They are separate steps.

Reminder: official procedures and fees change. Verify the current rules on the relevant government site before relying on this page. General information only.

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