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South Korea Travel Requirements: No K-ETA Needed Until End 2026

Beatrice Tan

Last updated 24 Dec 2025

The latest South Korea travel requirements for Singaporeans travelling to Korea!

Planning a trip to South Korea? 🇰🇷 Before you go, make sure you’re up to date with the latest travel requirements for Singaporeans! From visa applications to arrival procedures, here’s everything you need to know to ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey.

UPDATE: K-ETA exemption for Singaporeans will extend for another year, until 31 December 2026. (Visas News)

Pre-Departure from Singapore

Here's a checklist of all the important documents you’ll need for your trip:

Passport with at least 6 months of validity
K-ETA (To apply at least 24 hours before your flight departure)
Submit E-Arrival card up to 3 days before arrival in Korea
Travel Insurance (Not a requirement for entry into South Korea but highly recommended to have on hand)

1. Apply for a K-ETA

Note: Singaporeans no longer need to apply for K-ETA for travels from now till December 2026!

This is the electronic travel visa that you would have to apply for to visit South Korea. It will cost you 10,000krw (~S$9) and you can apply for it here. Do note that you would need to apply for your K-ETA at least 24 hours before your flight to South Korea.

The K-ETA is valid for multiple entries over three years using the same passport.

2. Fill in the Online E-Arrival Card

The South Korean government announced on 24 Feb 2025 that visitors entering the country can now submit online arrival cards up to three days in advance instead of filling out paper arrival cards upon landing.

Both paper and online arrival cards will be accepted until the end of 2025 to minimise confusion in the early stages of the new system.

How to submit South Korea E-Arrival Card?

Go to this website www.e-arrivalcard.go.kr
Accept the terms and conditions on the e-arrival website
Upload a photo of your passport bio-page
Enter your travel information (Such as date of arrival, flight number, contact information etc.)
Submit declaration form
Once you have completed all of the steps above, you will be able to download the completed E-Arrival card

When to submit E-Arrival Card for Korea?

Submit it up to 72 hours before arriving in Korea. If you do not arrive in Korea within 72 hours, your E-Arrival card will expire and you will not be able to use it.

Who needs to submit E-Arrival Card?

Arrival cards are required for all foreign nationals visiting South Korea for 90 days or less. For minors under the age of 14, a family member or guardian should submit the card on their behalf.

Do I need to pay for E-Arrival Card?

No, the E-Arrival card service is free.

Find out more information about the South Korea E-Arrival Card

3. Get your SIM card

Now, this is one travel essential that we’ll definitely need no matter the situation. I would recommend getting an e-SIM, which can be activated via scanning a QR code sent to you through email!

Klook your Korea eSIM/SIM card

4. Pre-book your transport to your accommodation

For a truly fuss-free experience, I would recommend pre-booking a private hire car to get you straight from the airport to your accommodation.

Or if you're looking for a speedy way from Incheon Airport to Seoul, you can take the AREX Incheon Express Train that goes nonstop between Incheon International Airport and Seoul Station. You'll get from the airport to downtown Seoul in 43 minutes!

Pre-book your AREX Incheon Airport Express ticket before you depart!

Alternatively, you can opt for the Airport Limousine Bus, which offers a convenient and fuss-free transfer from Incheon Airport to key areas across Seoul, including Myeongdong, Dongdaemun, and more. Tickets can be easily booked on Klook, with multiple routes available so you can choose the service and route that drops you closest to your accommodation.

The routes for the K Airport Limousine Bus are as follows:

Bus Number	Coverage Area	Operating Hours (First Bus - Last Bus)*
6701	City Hall/Gwanghwamun area Bus 6701 Route Map	To ICN: 04:15 - 17:45 From ICN: 05:15 - 22:05
6702	Dongdaemun/Namsan area Bus 6702 Route Map	To ICN: 04:40 - 19:15 From ICN: 05:45 - 22:45
6703	Gangnam/COEX area Bus 6703 Route Map	To ICN: 04:00 - 19:05 From ICN: 07:25 - 22:35
6705A	Jamsil/Dongseoul area Bus 6705A Route Map	To ICN: 04:05 - 18:50 From ICN: 05:00 - 22:55
N6701 (Night)	Gangbuk area Bus N6701 Route Map	To ICN: 23:10 - 03:15 From ICN: 23:30 - 03:35
N6703 (Night)	Gangnam area Bus N6703 Route Map	To ICN: 23:20 - 03:20 From ICN: 23:40 - 03:40

Bus Number

Coverage Area

Operating Hours (First Bus - Last Bus)*

6701

City Hall/Gwanghwamun area

Bus 6701 Route Map

To ICN: 04:15 - 17:45

From ICN: 05:15 - 22:05

6702

Dongdaemun/Namsan area

Bus 6702 Route Map

To ICN: 04:40 - 19:15

From ICN: 05:45 - 22:45

6703

Gangnam/COEX area

Bus 6703 Route Map

To ICN: 04:00 - 19:05

From ICN: 07:25 - 22:35

6705A

Jamsil/Dongseoul area

Bus 6705A Route Map

To ICN: 04:05 - 18:50

From ICN: 05:00 - 22:55

N6701 (Night)

Gangbuk area

Bus N6701 Route Map

To ICN: 23:10 - 03:15

From ICN: 23:30 - 03:35

N6703 (Night)

Gangnam area

Bus N6703 Route Map

To ICN: 23:20 - 03:20

From ICN: 23:40 - 03:40

*Operating hours may vary depending on season. Please refer to the official website for the operating hours prior to your arrival

The routes for the Incheon Airport Limousine are as follows:

Bus Number	Coverage Area	Operating Hours (First Bus - Last Bus)*
6001	Dongdaemun area Bus 6001 Route Map	To ICN: 04:30 - 19:50 From ICN: 05:39 - 22:49
6002	Cheongnyangni area Bus 6002 Route Map	To ICN: 04:12 - 20:20 From ICN: 05:14 - 23:09
6003	Daelim area Bus 6003 Route Map	To ICN: 04:20 - 20:00 From ICN: 05:29 - 23:09
6004	Gasan Digital Complex Station Bus 6004 Route Map	To ICN: 04:30 - 20:10 From ICN: 06:49 - 22:44
6005	City Hall/Gwanghamun area Bus 6005 Route Map	To ICN: 04:30 - 20:00 From ICN: 07:09 - 22:34
6007	Yeouido area Bus 6007 Route Map	To ICN: 04:30 - 20:00 From ICN: 06:39 - 22:39
6008	Singil Bus 6008 Route Map	To ICN: 04:20 - 20:00 From ICN: 06:44 - 22:39
6010	Wangsimni Bus 6010 Route Map	To ICN: 04:10 - 20:30 From ICN: 05:49 - 22:49
6011	Wolgye Bus 6011 Route Map	To ICN: 04:10 - 20:10 From ICN: 05:24 - 22:54
6012	Gupabal Bus 6012 Route Map	To ICN: 04:30 - 20:00 From ICN: 06:54 - 22:39
6013	Myeonmok Bus 6013 Route Map	To ICN: 04:25 - 20:10 From ICN: 05:59 - 23:04
6014	Gwangmyeong KTX Station Bus 6014 Route Map	To ICN: 04:25 - 20:00 From ICN: 06:09 - 22:54
6015	Myeongdong area Bus 6015 Route Map	To ICN: 04:24 - 19:40 From ICN: 05:19 - 22:59
6016	Seoul National University of Education Bus 6016 Route Map	To ICN: 04:35 - 20:00 From ICN: 06:29 - 22:49
6017	Nakseongdae Bus 6017 Route Map	To ICN: 04:30 - 20:00 From ICN: 06:29 - 22:49
6018	Sindorim Bus 6018 Route Map	To ICN: 04:20 - 19:30 From ICN: 06:49 - 22:19
6019	Naebang Bus 6019 Route Map	To ICN: 04:20 - 20:00 From ICN: 06:49 - 22:44

Bus Number

Coverage Area

Operating Hours (First Bus - Last Bus)*

6001

Dongdaemun area

Bus 6001 Route Map

To ICN: 04:30 - 19:50

From ICN: 05:39 - 22:49

6002

Cheongnyangni area

Bus 6002 Route Map

To ICN: 04:12 - 20:20

From ICN: 05:14 - 23:09

6003

Daelim area

Bus 6003 Route Map

To ICN: 04:20 - 20:00

From ICN: 05:29 - 23:09

6004

Gasan Digital Complex Station

Bus 6004 Route Map

To ICN: 04:30 - 20:10

From ICN: 06:49 - 22:44

6005

City Hall/Gwanghamun area

Bus 6005 Route Map

To ICN: 04:30 - 20:00

From ICN: 07:09 - 22:34

6007

Yeouido area

Bus 6007 Route Map

To ICN: 04:30 - 20:00

From ICN: 06:39 - 22:39

6008

Singil

Bus 6008 Route Map

To ICN: 04:20 - 20:00

From ICN: 06:44 - 22:39

6010

Wangsimni

Bus 6010 Route Map

To ICN: 04:10 - 20:30

From ICN: 05:49 - 22:49

6011

Wolgye

Bus 6011 Route Map

To ICN: 04:10 - 20:10

From ICN: 05:24 - 22:54

6012

Gupabal

Bus 6012 Route Map

To ICN: 04:30 - 20:00

From ICN: 06:54 - 22:39

6013

Myeonmok

Bus 6013 Route Map

To ICN: 04:25 - 20:10

From ICN: 05:59 - 23:04

6014

Gwangmyeong KTX Station

Bus 6014 Route Map

To ICN: 04:25 - 20:00

From ICN: 06:09 - 22:54

6015

Myeongdong area

Bus 6015 Route Map

To ICN: 04:24 - 19:40

From ICN: 05:19 - 22:59

6016

Seoul National University of Education

Bus 6016 Route Map

To ICN: 04:35 - 20:00

From ICN: 06:29 - 22:49

6017

Nakseongdae

Bus 6017 Route Map

To ICN: 04:30 - 20:00

From ICN: 06:29 - 22:49

6018

Sindorim

Bus 6018 Route Map

To ICN: 04:20 - 19:30

From ICN: 06:49 - 22:19

6019

Naebang

Bus 6019 Route Map

To ICN: 04:20 - 20:00

From ICN: 06:49 - 22:44

*Operating hours may vary depending on season. Please refer to the official website for the operating hours prior to your arrival

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