Travel in the corona era with K-ETA, issue a simple and fast electronic travel permit!
k-eta appTravel in the corona era with K-ETA, issue a simple and fast electronic travel permit!
K-ETA is Korea's electronic travel authorization system that all foreigners entering the country must use. K-ETA began operating on September 1, 2020, and from May 3, 2021, all foreigners must use K-ETA.Provide integrated management service - K-ETA allows multi-entry for 90 days after entering Korea. Through this, you can continue to enjoy your trip to Korea with a single application. In addition, K-ETA provides integrated management of information before and after entering Korea. All information, such as visa application, extension of stay, and immigration records, is managed in one system to minimize unnecessary document creation and inconvenience.
Korea has many attractive travel destinations! Here are a few recommendations.Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do - Andong is famous as a city that preserves a lot of traditional Korean culture and architecture. There are attractions such as Andong Hahoe Village, Andong Seonbi Cultural Center, and Hahoe Mask Festival, so if you want to experience traditional Korean culture, I recommend you to visit it.Myeong-dong - Myeong-dong, the heart of Seoul, is one of the most visited places by foreigners. Myeong-dong is a representative area where you can enjoy shopping and food, and there are various brand stores, restaurants, and complicated small alleyways. In addition, Myeong-dong is also home to various tourist attractions such as Myeong-dong Cathedral and Namsan Tower, so it is a recommended place for foreigners visiting Korea.Incheon Chinatown - Incheon Chinatown is a place where you can experience Chinese culture. In Chinatown, there are traditional Chinese architecture, food, and culture, and you can feel the culture and history of China. In addition, there are various tourist attractions around Chinatown, so it is a good place to visit.
Korea is a country that offers a variety of flavors and foods, and many foreigners are falling in love with Korean food. The following introduces representative Korean foods and restaurants that foreigners must try when visiting Korea.Tteokbokki - One of Korea's representative snack foods, Tteokbokki is a combination of rice cakes, seasoned red pepper paste, and fish cakes. Cheongpyeonghwa, located in Myeong-dong, is a representative restaurant where you can taste tteokbokki.Sannakji - Sannakji is a clam caught in the clean sea, characterized by chewy texture and salty taste. Fresh live octopus tastes better than old live octopus, and it tastes even better when eaten with skate.Pajeon - Pajeon is a pancake made with green onions and pancake powder, and is commonly enjoyed with a spicy sauce. The crispy and soft texture is attractive, and it is one of the representative Korean foods that many foreigners enjoy eating.
Korea is a country rich in history and culture, and you can enjoy various historical sites and traditional culture experience programs such as palaces, temples, and museums. For example, Gyeongbokgung Palace or Changdeokgung Palace are representative palaces in Korea, where you can enjoy beautiful buildings and gardens. In addition, there are museums and historic sites where you can see historical sites and relics of Silla, Goryeo, and Joseon, such as Gyeongju, Goseong, and Gyeongsan, all over the country.Insa-dong - A place where you can buy traditional Korean folk arts and crafts and experience Korea's traditional culture.
K-ETA reviews submitted applications and notifies foreign travelers of their approval. If approved, the traveler must print out the approval notice and bring it with them while traveling. In addition, the K-ETA is electronically registered in the traveler's passport, which is checked at the quarantine station on the day of entry into the Republic of Korea. After checking the K-ETA registered in the passport at the quarantine station, the traveler will go through immigration.
