Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements
• One of the requirements when you go to Korea is a valid Passport. From April 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, the Korean Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) is not required for US citizens for stays of 90 days or less that are for tourism or business purposes.
You can register to (K-ETA) Here: https://k-eta.apply-korea.com/application/09-NU-55909142/
• For all other purposes, including employment, teaching English and for stays longer than 90 days, Visa is one of the requirements.
Staying longer than authorized or not processing a valid Visa may result in penalty.
• If you decide to overstay, you can apply for a visa extension from the Korea Immigration Services (KIS) Before attempting to leave tjhe country.
Military Personnel/DOD and their families on orders:
• Refer to the DOD Foreign Clearance Guide and follow by all directives.
• Bring your DOD ID and travel orders into Korea.
• Avoid traveling through other nations, such as China, without a valid passport and the necessary visas.
• A passport that is valid for at least six months must be shown upon arrival by family members, dependents, or DOD on orders.
Personnel from the DOD assigned in the United States as well as members of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Embassy (Including Dependents and Family):
• Obtain a diplomatic or official ROK visa through your sponsoring agency and enter Korea with a diplomatic or official passport. Ask your sponsoring agency what additional requirements there are.
• Using Department of State's eCC system or DOD APACS system you canbtain country clearance.
HIV/AIDS Restriction: The Department of State is unaware of any such entry restrictions for visitors or foreign residents in Korea.
• If you decide to overstay, you You can visit the embassy of Korea website for updated visa information.
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