Clarify arrival card requirements for minors (11 years old) arriving in Seoul
Clarify arrival card requirements for minors (11 years old) arriving in Seoul. Arrival cards are required for children regardless of adult K-ETA status and should be filled out upon arrival. Failure to comply may result in being sent to the back of the queue at passport control.
The South Korean e-arrival card provides a confirmation number, not a QR code
The South Korean e-arrival card provides a confirmation number, not a QR code. Travelers should save or note this number for immigration procedures.
Citizens aged 65 and above are exempt from the K-ETA requirement when entering South Korea
Citizens aged 65 and above are exempt from the K-ETA requirement when entering South Korea. However, they are still required to fill out an arrival card (which can be done online prior to departure).
When traveling to South Korea with children, each child requires a separate arrival card to be filled out
When traveling to South Korea with children, each child requires a separate arrival card to be filled out. A birth certificate is mandatory to prove kinship. For children under 14, an accompanying adult may be required for the electronic arrival card (e-arrival card) process. Paper forms are also an option.
Upon arrival in Korea, 'arrival cards' (immigration forms) are still provided
Upon arrival in Korea, 'arrival cards' (immigration forms) are still provided. These can be obtained on the airplane or at the immigration counter. Electronic submission is not the only option; paper forms are available.