Do I need K-ETA in 2026, and what is confirmed after December?
As of : The listed temporary K-ETA exemption runs through 2026-12-31. Eligibility after December 2026 is not confirmed.
Partial · Confirmed source- [S10] Official source (EN) · Observed: 2025-12-23 · Checked:
- [S11] Official source (EN) · Observed: 2025-12-30 · Checked:
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The official K-ETA notice and embassy notice confirm the current exemption window for the listed countries and regions. No later extension is established in this review.
| Action or condition | Verdict and evidence level | Scope | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary exemption window | Partial · Confirmed source | The notices extend the listed countries and regions' exemption through 2026-12-31. This page does not reproduce the full eligibility list. | |
| Eligibility after December 2026 | Not confirmed | No later exemption window has been established in the reviewed material. | Not confirmed |
| Your individual eligibility | Not confirmed | Nationality, travel dates and individual entry conditions have not been assessed. | Not confirmed |
What to check next
Read the official K-ETA notice and check its country and region scope against your travel dates.
Confirm on the official site before travel, including any newer announcement for travel after December 2026.
- [S10] Official source (EN) · Observed: 2025-12-23 · Checked:
Limits and unknowns
- The K-ETA notice is dated 2025-12-23; the embassy notice is dated 2025-12-30.
- An exemption is not a personal entry-permission assessment.
- Confirm on the official site before travel.
Sources
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[S10] Official source (EN)
The K-ETA notice extends the temporary exemption for the listed countries and regions through 2026-12-31. Exempt travellers may apply voluntarily, for a fee, to avoid filing an arrival card.
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Based on the operator research recorded on 2026-10-18 in Phase D and sources.md; no new network request or app test was made while writing this record.
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[S11] Official source (EN)
The Swiss embassy notice gives the same K-ETA exemption end date, 2026-12-31, and includes Switzerland and Liechtenstein in its country list.
Observed: · Checked:
Based on the operator research recorded on 2026-10-18 in Phase D and sources.md; no new network request or app test was made while writing this record.
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