Last updated: July 2026 Quick answer: Since March 16, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Justice has more than doubled the reach of the Smart Entry Service (SES), the automated e-gate system at Incheon Airport — from 18 eligible countries to 42. The expansion adds most of the EU, Canada, and four non-EU Schengen states. If […]
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Last updated: July 2026 Quick answer: Korea’s temporary K-ETA exemption for 22 visa-waiver countries and territories (including Japan, Taiwan, the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, and 11 EU countries) is scheduled to run only through December 31, 2026. From January 1, 2027, those travelers are expected to need the paid K-ETA again before flying to
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Last Updated: June 2026 Quick answer: The Korea entry requirements for 2026 hinge on one thing — your passport. Citizens of visa-waiver countries need no visa for short stays. Whether you also need a K-ETA depends on your passport: 22 countries and territories are temporarily exempt until 31 December 2026 (Japan, Taiwan, the US, the
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