Visa / Entry

South Korea entry basics

The main entry route usually starts on HiKorea immigration services. If a pre-arrival form is part of the trip, e-Arrival Card is the usual place to handle it. Declaration checks usually sit with Korea Customs Service. Temporary health notices usually sit on Q-CODE.

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South Korea

Start with HiKorea immigration services, then use e-Arrival Card for any pre-arrival step. Customs checks sit with Korea Customs Service. Temporary health notices usually sit on Q-CODE.

K-ETA and e-Arrival Card checksLast reviewed 2026-03-19

Common entry paths

The main entry route usually starts on HiKorea immigration services. If a pre-arrival form is part of the trip, e-Arrival Card is the usual place to handle it. Declaration checks usually sit with Korea Customs Service. Temporary health notices usually sit on Q-CODE.

Check HiKorea immigration services first for the main visa or entry route.
Use e-Arrival Card if your trip includes a pre-arrival form or digital arrival step.
Keep Korea Customs Service open for cash, tobacco, alcohol, and restricted-goods declarations.

Arrival card

e-Arrival Card is usually the place to handle any pre-arrival form or digital arrival step.

Customs declaration

Korea Customs Service is the main reference for cash, tobacco, alcohol, electronics, and restricted-goods declarations.

Health declaration

Temporary health notices or extra health requirements usually sit on Q-CODE.

Official links

Before departure, use the official sources below to confirm the current entry route and any temporary notices.