According to the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea,
the temporary exemption of the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) for U.S. passport holders has been extended.
✅ Extended K-ETA Temporary Exemption Period
January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 (KST)
Countries/regions currently exempt from K-ETA (including the United States) are subject to this extension.
During this period, eligible travelers may enter Korea without applying for K-ETA.
📌 Important Notes
Those who wish to receive benefits from K-ETA approval, such as not having to submit an arrival card, may still apply for K-ETA. In that case, the application fee will be charged.
Those who have already obtained K-ETA may use it until its expiration date.
The application fee paid is non-refundable.
▶ K-ETA Official Website ▶ ▶ ▶
The K-ETA website is directly operated and managed by the Korea Immigration Service under the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea.
U.S. passport holders planning to travel to Korea are advised to review the official website prior to departure to confirm eligibility and entry requirements.