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Visa Information for ICKKS 2026

  • A valid passport (with at least 6 months of validity) and a Korean visa are required for entry into the Republic of Korea.
  • For accurate details, the secretariat ICKKS 2026 recommends contacting your local Korean Embassy to inquire about the necessary documents for visa issuance.
  • It is highly advisable to apply for the visa at least one month before your departure for the Republic of Korea, as the visa process may take time.
  • Nationals of countries or regions with which Korea has signed a visa waiver agreement can enter without a visa for up to 30 or 90 days.
  • For more information on visa issuance, please visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea.
  • Please note that China, Mongolia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand are among the countries that require a visa for entry.
  • For Hong Kong, please check the specific requirements. Attendees from other countries are also urged to thoroughly check visa requirements.

Invitation Letter

  • An official invitation letter will be sent by the Secretariat of ICKKS 2026 upon request.
  • This personal invitation is intended to facilitate travel and visa arrangements for registered participants
  • Visa applications are the sole responsibility of participants.
  • To request an official invitation letter, participants must complete the registration process.
  • For a hard copy of the invitation letter, please contact the Secretariat at ICKKS2026@gmail.com.
  • Please note that ICKKS 2026 will not issue guarantee letters under any circumstances for visa purposes.
  • If you require additional documents, please reach out to the Secretariat at ICKKS2026@gmail.com.

K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)

Nationals of visa-exempt countries/regions are required to obtain K-ETA approval before boarding a flight or ship to the Republic of Korea.

  • K-ETA is mandatory for nationals from visa-free entry countries who enter Korea without a visa.

  • You must apply for K-ETA at least 72 hours before boarding the flight or ship. However, due to an increase in applications, the result may not be notified within 72 hours. Therefore, please apply in advance.

  • K-ETA is required for foreign nationals entering Korea for tourism, visiting relatives, attending events or meetings, or business activities (excluding profit-generating activities).

Notice on Temporary Exemption of K-ETA for 22 countries/regions (As of December 11, 2024, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

  • In celebration of ‘Visit Korea Year (2023~2024)’, K-ETA has been temporarily exempted for 22 countries/regions from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025 (KST).

  • Exempted countries/regions: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macao, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, UK, US (including Guam).

  • Nationals of these countries will receive a pop-up message when they select their nationality during the application process.

Related Visa Links

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