Canada passport - how to apply for South Korea
| Topic | Value | Unit | Source | Checked |
|---|
| Entry requirements | Canada passport: visa free | — | Source | Checked 2 Sep 2026 |
Printable checklist
- Confirm the entry answer above matches your passport and travel dates.
- Gather what the application needs before you start.
- A valid passport
- Your flight or travel itinerary
- Your accommodation address
- An email address you can access
- A payment card, if a fee applies
- Apply on the official site below, starting at least as far ahead as it states.
- Keep your confirmation, receipt, or approval until you land.
Apply officially
K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)
| Topic | Value | Unit | Source | Checked |
|---|
| Official application | https://www.k-eta.go.kr/ | — | Source | Checked 2 Sep 2026 |
| Official fee | ₩10,000 (non-refundable even if the application is denied) | — | Source | Checked 2 Sep 2026 |
| Processing time | Typically 72 hours or less; can take longer if applications spike | — | Source | Checked 2 Sep 2026 |
| How far ahead to start | Before boarding your flight or ship; no minimum number of days is stated, but processing can take up to 72 hours | — | Source | Checked 2 Sep 2026 |
Some websites charge a fee to fill this in for you. The link above goes straight to the official government site - use it directly and you pay only the official fee, if there is one.
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