**Starting January 1, 2026, South Korea has eliminated paper arrival cards—all travelers must complete the e-Arrival Card online.**[2] ## Who Must Submit the e-Arrival Card Everyone entering South Korea must complete the electronic declaration, including:[4] - Tourists and leisure travelers - Business visitors - People visiting family members (for stays under 3 months) - First-time visa holders The only exceptions are people with valid K-ETA approvals, South Korean residents, and crew members.[1] ## Critical Timing Requirements You must submit your e-Arrival Card **within 72 hours (3 days) before arrival**.[1][3] This is a strict window—if you submit too early, the system will automatically invalidate your declaration and you'll need to resubmit.[1] If you don't enter within 72 hours after submitting, your e-Arrival Card becomes void.[1] ## What You'll Need to Provide Your declaration should include:[4] - Personal information (full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number) - Flight details (date of arrival, flight number) - Accommodation address in South Korea - Purpose of visit (tourism, business, family visit, etc.) - Health status and information about cash or items requiring declaration ## After Submission Once completed, you'll receive a confirmation code in PDF format or as an electronic code that you can save on your phone.[3] You simply present this confirmation during immigration—no physical document needed.[3] If your information changes after submission, you can modify it on the website before going through immigration.[3] ## Access the Official System Submit your declaration at the official South Korean government portal: **e-arrivalcard.go.kr**[5] The website supports multiple languages, including Vietnamese.[5]
