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Traveling with Children: how it works in South Korea — first-hand

Short answer
Ensure your K-ETA information is accurate and matches your travel details exactly. Carry printed hotel bookings, return tickets, a logical daily itinerary, and approximately $100 USD in cash per day for proof of funds.

From real experience

To apply for a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization), ensure all personal data, travel dates, accommodation details, and stated purpose of visit (e.g., tourism) are accurate and consistent.
Rejected applications typically cite failure to meet assessment criteria, allowing for up to three re-applications within six months. For minors under 17, K-ETA is not required, but an arrival card may be necessary. Always have supporting documents ready, such as proof of funds (cash is preferred, approximately $100 USD per day), return flight tickets, and a booked hotel or accommodation. A well-defined travel itinerary is also recommended, even if not always requested.
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Border entry requirements for South Korea: 1. Carry physical cash (recommendation: $100 per day per person).
2. Have printed booking confirmations for accommodation and return flights. 3. Prepare a detailed, logical daily travel plan (at least 3 spots per day). 4. K-ETA or valid Visa is mandatory. 5. Ensure K-ETA data matches actual travel details exactly (especially hotel address and employment info). 6. Official documents (e.g., birth certificates) are required for minors at the RF border, but are not checked upon entry in South Korea.
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Entry requirements for South Korea: 1. Keep printed copies of hotel bookings, return tickets, and a detailed daily itinerary in English.
2. Minors under 18 still require a paper Arrival Card even with K-ETA. 3. Carry cash (approx. $100 per day) as proof of funds; bank statements or foreign cards are secondary. 4. Be prepared to show your travel plan; keep it logical and district-based.
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When traveling with children who have different surnames, Russian border control typically requires proof of kinship, such as birth certificates and marriage certificates.
While South Korean immigration may not ask for these documents upon entry, it is advisable to carry originals or notarized, translated copies for potential verification, especially for extended stays.
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