South Korea ETA for Japanese Citizens

Apply for the new South Korea Visa Waiver online from Japan

IMPORTANT NEWS: The K-ETA is temporarily available to Japanese passport holders from August 4 to October 31, 2022 . K-ETAs issued to Japanese nationals during this period will cease to be valid for entry on November 1, 2022.

Japanese citizens need to apply for the new South Korean Electronic Travel Authorization(K-ETA) to visit the Republic of Korea.

It is quick and simple to obtain a K-ETA for Japanese nationals. Complete the short online application form and receive the Korean visa waiver by email. The K-ETA is now required to enter South Korea visa-free with a Japanese passport.

Travelers can find important information about applying for a South Korea visa waiver from Japan on this page.

Do Japanese Citizens Need a Korea Visa from Japan?

Japanese citizens do not require a visa as long as their trip falls within the 90-day limit and is for tourism or business purposes.

However, passport holders from Japan need to apply for a K-ETA to visit South Korea without a visa.

The process is 100% online and the approved travel authorization is sent by email.

The K-ETA is valid for multiple trips to Korea, each for up to 90 days.

For longer trips or to visit Korea for other reasons, Japanese passport holders need to apply for a Korean visa at anl embassy or consulate.

Korea ETA Requirements for Japanese Citizens

Japanese citizens should review the Korean visa waiver requirements. To apply, travelers need:

• Valid Japanese passport
• Email address
• Debit or credit card to pay the application fee
• Recent photograph

All the documents are uploaded digitally, there is no need to present paperwork in person at the embassy.

South Korea ETA for Japanese Citizens

Here is the most important information about the South Korea Electronic Travel Authorization for Japanese travelers:

• Maximum length of stay: 90 days
• K-ETA validity: 2 years
• Number of entries: multiple
• Purpose of stay: visiting family, participating in events or meetings, non-profit seeking commercial activity

Electronic Travel Authorizations like the K-ETA facilitate safe visa-free entry to many countries. The Korean ETA is similar to visa waiver programs worldwide, such as ESTA for the United States.

How to Apply for the K-ETA in Japan

Travelers who meet the K-ETA requirements can get the K-ETA from Japan in 3 simple steps:

Submit the completed application online

Pay the online visa processing fee

Receive the Korean visa via email

Unlike when requesting a South Korean visa from Japan, applicants do not need to visit the embassy. The process is 100% online.

Visa waiver processing is fast and most Japanese will receive the approved permit by email in 1 or 2 business days.

Documents Required to Get a K-ETA from Japan

Japanese citizens only need a valid passport and individual photograph to apply for their Korean ETA.

They must fill out the online application form with details including their name, contact details, and passport information.

To pay the visa waiver fees, applicants also need a credit or debit card.

Information required to apply for the K-ETA from Japan

The K-ETA application will require a few details from the traveler, including:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Country of citizenship
• Passport details
• Email address
• Health and security information

If the traveler holds multiple passports, they must apply for the ETA and travel to Korea using the same one. The passport details on the Korean ETA form should match the details on the passport exactly.

Other Entry Requirements for Japanese Citizens

To enter South Korea visa-free from Japan, travelers must have a:

• Valid Japanese passport
• K-ETA
• Return or onward travel ticket

The K-ETA becomes invalid if the passport used to apply expires, even if it is within the 2-year validity period. It is important to check the expiry dates of both documents ahead of a trip to Korea.

Japanese passengers should be aware of any additional entry restrictions in place. There are PCR testing and health requirements now in place.

Visit South Korea from Japan

There are direct flights to Seoul in South Korea from Japanese airports including Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo.

Non-stop flights are also available to Busan from Fukuoka, another popular destination for Japanese tourists and business people.

To reach Jeju Island from Japan, passengers can travel to Seoul and take a connecting flight to Jeju. Thanks to the introduction of the K-ETA, Japanese visitors will no longer need to fill out an arrival card. Border checks will be faster and more efficient, so Japanese arrivals can spend less time at the airport.

South Korea Embassy in Japan

Japanese citizens do not need to visit the embassy when applying for a K-ETA. They can complete the process from their home computer or a mobile device.

Travelers from Japan who do not meet all the ETA requirements should instead get a visa from the South Korean Embassy.

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Japan is at the following address: