VISA

To attend iCRS 2025 in Seoul, Korea, international participants are advised to check their visa eligibility and prepare the necessary documentation in advance. Below is the updated guideline based on the current policy by the Korean government.

1. K-ETA Waiver (Until December 31, 2025)
In celebration of the “Visit Korea Year 2023–2024,” the Korean government has temporarily waived the K-ETA requirement for nationals of the following 22 countries until December 31, 2025:
Countries eligible for temporary K-ETA exemption:

Australia

Finland

Netherlands

Austria

France

New Zealand

Belgium

Germany

Norway

Canada

Hong Kong

Poland

Denmark

Italy

Singapore

Japan

Macao

Spain

Sweden

Taiwan

United Kingdom

United States

Note: Nationals from these countries do not need to apply for a K-ETA until December 31, 2025.

2. K-ETA Requirement for Other Visa-Free Countries
If your country has a visa waiver agreement with Korea but is not listed above, you are required to apply for a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA).

  • Apply at least 72 hours before your flight
  • Valid for 2 years (multiple entries)
  • Application fee: approx. 10,000 KRW (approx. $7~8 USD)

K-ETA Official Website
(Link: https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/index.do?locale=EN)
List of Countries Eligible for K-ETA
(Link: https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/guide/viewetaalification.do?locale=EN)

3. Invitation Letter for a Visa
For participants who need an invitation letter for a visa, please submit the application form via the link below. A visa letter will be issued after reviewing the provided information. (Incomplete form won’t be processed.) The visa letter is only available for those who have completed their online registration and paid their registration fee in full.

[Note] iCRS 2025 will not issue guarantee letters and intervene with the Korea embassies abroad on behalf of any participants for visa purposes. Please contact the Korean embassy/consulate in your home country for accurate information regarding the visa requirements and the status of your visa.

Visa Letter Request Form

4. Useful Links

Important:
Visa policies may change. We recommend checking with the Korean Embassy or Consulate in your country for the most accurate and up-to-date information.