Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Estonia

The Ministry of Justice has decided to extend the temporary exemption from the Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA), which was implemented to support the revitalization of the tourism industry, by one additional year, and will apply it until 31 December, 2026.

* Extension period of the temporary K-ETA exemption: 1 January, 2026 – 31 December, 2026 (KST)

This extension applies to countries currently benefiting from the temporary K-ETA exemption, including Estonia. Nationals of the eligible countries will see a “K-ETA Exemption” pop-up when scanning the identity page of their passport during the K-ETA application, allowing them to confirm their eligibility.

However, even if you are a national of an exempt country, you may still apply for a K-ETA and pay the applicable fees if you wish to enjoy the benefits of submitting a K-ETA application (e.g., exemption from completing a separate arrival card).

For more info

👉 https://k-eta.go.kr/portal/board/viewboarddetail.do?bbsSn=299707