Visa Information for Korea-Bound Participants (E-Visa Excluded)
To ensure a smooth entry into the Republic of Korea, please kindly note the following visa information.
Participants are required to hold a valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months.
A Korean Visa may be required depending on the participant’s nationality.
Nationals of countries or regions that have a visa waiver agreement with Korea may enter without a visa for either 30 or 90 days.
For more precise and up-to-date information, we recommend contacting your local Korean Embassy regarding the required documents for visa issuance. Participants are also advised to begin the visa application process at least
1 month before departure to allow sufficient time for processing.
For detailed information regarding visa issuance, please visit the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea.
Visa Navigator
Letter of Invitation for Visa Application
Once you have completed the registration, the secretariat will provide a letter of invitation to participants who need the documents.
Participants in need of a letter of invitation are requested to fill in the following information and send it to the secretariat (
secretariat@koreanesthesia.org).
Full name (Same as passport)
Affiliation
Duration of stay (Date of visit)
Please note that a Letter of Guarantee will not be issued to participants.
Quarantine Inspection Guideline
All travelers, both foreign and domestic, entering from abroad must undergo quarantine inspection.
If you are bringing animals or livestock products into the country, you must submit a quarantine certificate issued by the country of departure to the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency and undergo quarantine and inspection.
For a convenient and fast immigration process, please fill out the
Q-CODE before entry.
Please check in advance for information on infectious diseases in the country you are visiting.
K-ETA Information for Visa Waiver and Visa-Free Participants
If you are planning to visit Korea and are eligible for visa-free entry, please be aware of the new requirement for K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization). Starting from Sep 01, 2021, nationals from 112 countries/regions must obtain K-ETA approval before their departure to Korea.
K-ETA Application Eligibility Guide
K-ETA authorization allows for multiple trips within a three-year period or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. Please note that there is an application fee of KRW 10,000 per person, including additional fees. The assessment process may take more than 72 hours depending on the circumstances.
For detailed information and to apply for K-ETA, please visit
the provided link below.
K-ETA permits issued before July 3, 2023, are valid for a period of two years. (Please refer to the website for detailed information.)
K-ETA
K-ETA Information for Visa Waiver and Visa-Free Participants
Notice on Extension of Temporary K-ETA Exemption for 22 Countries/Regions (Period: Jan 01, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 KST)
For more information, please visit
HERE.
* Countries/regions eligible for K-ETA temporary exemption (as of Jan 1, 2026)
Asia
(5) |
Hong Kong, Japan, Macao, Singapore, Taiwan |
Americas
(2) |
Canada, USA (including Guam) |
Europe
(13) |
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, UK |
Oceania
(2) |
Australia, New Zealand |