The result is emailed, and the status can also be checked on the official site at k-eta.go.kr using your application details and passport number.
If nothing has arrived
- Check the spam and promotions folders.
- Confirm the email address you entered was correct.
- Check the status on the official site rather than reapplying.
- Only submit a second application if the official status shows nothing at all.
Where you enter your passport number matters
Enter it only on k-eta.go.kr. Look-up pages on agency sites are not the official system, and a passport number is exactly the kind of detail worth being careful with.
Keep the confirmation
Save the approval email or a screenshot before you fly. Airline staff may ask to see it at check-in, and airport connectivity is not something to rely on.
More about K-ETA
What is K-ETA
K-ETA is an electronic travel authorisation for visa-free travellers to South Korea. What it is, who it applies to, and why many nationalities do not need it right now.
Do I need K-ETA?
Many nationalities are temporarily exempt from K-ETA. How to check your own passport, and what applies if you are not exempt.
How to apply
Applying for K-ETA on the official site: what you need in front of you, where people get stuck, and what happens after you submit.
Cost
What K-ETA actually costs on the official site, why third-party sites charge more, and when the cost is zero.
What you need
What you must have ready to complete a K-ETA application, and the photo and name rules that cause most rejections.
Processing time
Official guidance on K-ETA processing, what makes it slower, and why no paid service can speed it up.