Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada

Canadians travelling to Korea will not be required to apply for K-ETA over the next 21 months. This temporary exemption of K-ETA will be effective for Canada and 21 other visa-free countries and regions from April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024 as part of Korea's effort to revitalize the tourism industry during the Visit Korea Year 2023-2024. Please refer to the announcement below from the Ministry of Justice.

Notice on Temporary Exemption of K-ETA

(as of April 1, 2023)

K-ETA will be temporarily exempted to the 22 countries/regions listed below starting from April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, as part of a plan to support the revitalization of the tourism industry in relation to commemorating ｢Visit Korea Year (2023 ~ 2024)｣.

Kindly note, if a traveler who is eligible for K-ETA temporary exemption wants to apply for K-ETA to receive benefits such as not having to submit an arrival card upon entry, he/she may apply for K-ETA and pay the fee.

※ Previously approved K-ETA will remain valid until its expiry date.

 ○ Countries/regions eligible for K-ETA temporary exemption (as of April 1, 2023)