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Thu May 7

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📋 Visa May 7

K-ETA waiver confirmed through Dec 31, 2026

South Korea K-ETA requirement stays waived for all currently eligible nationalities until December 31, 2026. Starting January 1, 2027, K-ETA approval will be required before boarding any flight to Korea.

💡 If you are inviting friends or family to visit this year, they are still fine without K-ETA. But anyone planning a 2027 trip should factor in extra lead time for authorization.

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📋 Visa May 7

K-ETA waiver confirmed through Dec 31, 2026

South Korea's K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) requirement stays waived for all currently eligible nationalities until December 31, 2026. Starting January 1, 2027, K-ETA approval will be required before boarding any flight to Korea.

💡 If you're inviting friends or family to visit this year, they're still fine without K-ETA. But anyone planning a 2027 trip should factor in extra lead time for authorization.