Visa & K-ETA
Visa
Visa Exempted (B-1)
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A person with a diplomatic or official passport of Japan can visit Korea for up to 90 days without a visa under the Visa Exemption Agreement between the two countries.
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A diplomatic or official passport holder assigned to a posting in Korea will be allowed to stay until the end of his/her assignment.
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Those who intend to engage in any type of lucrative activities or employment should obtain an appropriate visa.
Tourist/Transit/General (B-2-1)
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A citizen of Japan can visit Korea without a visa for up to 90 days, for tour, visiting, commercial purposes, attending a meeting or short-term journalism.
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Those who intend to engage in any type of lucrative activities or employment should obtain an appropriate visa.
K-ETA Application
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K-ETA eligible nationals, who wish to enter visa-free the Republic of Korea, must obtain K-ETA approval before boarding the flight or ship.
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Please keep in mind that the assessment can take more than 72 hours depending of the situation.
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Therefore, please apply for K-ETA with sufficient time.
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For more information and guidelines, please visit K-ETA Application Guide page.