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Non-Exempt Visa-Waiver Travelers Must Apply 72 Hours in Advance
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Nationals from visa-free countries not listed on the temporary waiver schedule remain obligated to obtain an approved K-ETA before boarding flights to South Korea. The Ministry of Justice advises submitting applications through the official website or mobile app at least 72 hours prior to departure. Approved K-ETA authorizations are valid for multiple entries across three years or until the traveler's passport expires.
So what
Submit your K-ETA application several days before departure exclusively through the official government portal to prevent boarding denials and avoid third-party scam sites.
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