South Korea K-ETA for UK citizens
The K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) is South Korea's online authorisation for visa-exempt visitors. South Korea has suspended the requirement for some nationalities at times — check the current position for British passport holders below.
Do British passport holders need one?
No, not at the moment. Visa-free entry — K-ETA requirement temporarily suspended for British nationals until 31 December 2026 (up to 90 days, no K-ETA needed during suspension). Up to 90 days per visit.
The official website is
k-eta.go.kr
Go to k-eta.go.kr ↗Check the address bar shows k-eta.go.kr before you enter passport or card details.
Avoid paying a lookalike website
There is nothing to buy. Websites still offering a K-ETA to British travellers are charging you for something you don't currently need.
- Search results and ads can show unofficial sites above the government's own. Use the link on this page, or type the address yourself.
- Compare the total you're asked to pay with the official fee on this page. If it's well above it, you are probably not on the government's website.
Key facts
- Official fee
- Free
- How long you can stay
- Up to 90 days per visit
- How long it takes
- N/A — K-ETA requirement is temporarily suspended for British nationals until 31 December 2026, so no application/processing is needed during that period