Who needs to fill out the electronic arrival card (e-Arrival card)?

In principle, all foreigners entering Korea must submit an arrival card. [4] If you submit the e-Arrival card, you do not need to fill out the paper arrival card.¹

Who does not need to fill it out

• Foreigners who have completed Alien Registration (외국인등록) in Korea. This also includes permanent residents and people with a Domestic Residence Report (국내거소신고). [4]
• Foreigners who have a valid Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (전자여행허가, K-ETA). [4]
• Airline crew members and similar persons. [4]
• Under the law, you may skip submitting the card if your Alien Registration or Domestic Residence Report is valid. [5]

Good to know

• You can fill it out starting 3 days before you arrive in Korea, and it is free.¹
• If you do not enter Korea within 72 hours after submitting, it becomes invalid and you must submit it again.¹
• For children under 14, a family member or another person must submit it for them. [4]
• Even if someone submits it for you, you are responsible if the information is wrong. [4]
• The e-Arrival card is a different system from the K-ETA.¹

⚠️ Please note

If you fill it out with false information, you may be punished or denied entry.¹ Please confirm the final details at HiKorea (hikorea.go.kr) or the Immigration Contact Center (외국인종합안내센터, 1345).