Thailand to South Korea: what you need before you fly

Visa

Travel authorisation (ETA) needed · up to 90 days

No visa, but get a K-ETA online at k-eta.go.kr before you travel. Thailand is not in Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption.

Checked on 5 Nov 2026 · source

Your passport

Where you are going

Changing planes in (optional)

Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) Nationals who may enter Korea without a visa. Some nationalities are temporarily exempt until 31 December 2026: check the official K-ETA list. Review usually takes up to 72 hours. Official fee: ₩10,000 Use only the official site: look-alike sites charge extra fees. Official site
Checked on 4 Nov 2026 · source

Get this checklist by email, plus a reminder when each form opens (for example 3 days before arrival) and one the day before you fly.

Rules change. This page is a summary of official sources, not legal advice; the government site and your airline have the final word.

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