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South Korea Visa & K-ETA from Singapore

Tourism, Business and domestic helper visas, plus K-ETA where it applies to you. Victory Travel reviews your documents, prepares the application and submits it — tell us your pass type and purpose of travel and we confirm exactly what you need.

$130Visa, Single Entry
$30K-ETA
6Working Days, Visa
2Working Days, K-ETA
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Visa or K-ETA — Which Applies to You?

Singapore passport holders travel to Korea visa-free and, for now, are also temporarily exempted from K-ETA. If you're applying through us, it's most likely because you or a family member holds a different passport, or your circumstances need a visa regardless of passport.

Singapore passport holders: no visa and, currently, no K-ETA needed for short tourism or business trips — this exemption is confirmed through 31 December 2026. You must still complete Korea's mandatory e-Arrival Card before entry, whether or not you hold K-ETA. This page is for non-Singapore-passport holders, domestic helper applications, and anyone who needs a full visa regardless of nationality.
K-ETA

Korea Electronic Travel Authorization

K-ETA is Korea's standard pre-arrival screening for visa-free travellers, similar in spirit to Australia's ETA. It is currently temporarily exempted for the passports below.

Temporarily K-ETA exempt through 31 December 2026

Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Italy
Japan
Macao
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Taiwan
United Kingdom
United States
Even if exempt, the e-Arrival Card is still mandatory. Every traveller entering Korea without K-ETA must submit Korea's e-Arrival Card before arrival. From 1 January 2027, this exemption is due to lapse unless extended again, and Singapore passport holders would then need to hold a valid K-ETA before departure.
If your passport is not exempt, or you'd rather hold one anyway

K-ETA application

  • Applicant photoSoft copy.
  • Passport biodata pageSoft copy.
  • Your Singapore and Korea contact detailsName, contact number, email, plus your Korea address and contact number if known.
  • Travel detailsIntended date of travel and purpose — Tourism (FIT), Tour (Group or Company Incentive), Business, Medical Treatment, Meeting, Event, or Games/Match/Competition.
  • Character declarationWhether you have been arrested, charged or convicted of a criminal offence in any country.
Validity. K-ETA is valid for 2 to 3 years once approved.
Document Checklist

Tourism & Business Visas

For applicants who need a full Korea visa rather than K-ETA — most commonly Work Permit, S Pass and other pass holders whose passport is not visa-exempt for Korea.

Every applicant

Core documents

  • Visa application form, originalDuly completed and signed.
  • PassportOriginal and photocopy of the biodata page. Minimum 6 months validity, at least 2 blank visa pages.
  • Passport-size photo1 recent photo taken within 3 months, white background.
  • Identity card and pass statusFront and back of your Singapore ID. For EP, S Pass, Work Permit, Student Pass, LTVP or Dependent Pass, include a SGWorkPass app scan taken within 1 week of application. PR holders include their Re-Entry Permit.
  • Bank statements3 months of Singapore bank e-statements, or an original and photocopy of your bank passbook. Overseas accounts are not accepted.
  • Proof of K-ETA denialIf you previously applied for K-ETA and were denied.
C-3-9

Short-Term Tourism

  • EmployedCompany letter, original, issued within 1 month, stating name, designation, salary, date of hire, and date and purpose of visit. LTVP/LTVP+ holders also need a Letter of Consent from MOM.
  • Self-employedLatest ACRA business profile printout.
  • StudentSchool letter, original, issued within 1 month, stating name, passport number and student status.
  • Unemployed — sponsoredBy spouse, working child, parents, or sibling, each with the sponsor's company or school letter, passport biodata page, and marriage or birth certificate proving the relationship. Non-English certificates must be translated and endorsed by the issuing country's Embassy or High Commission in Singapore.
C-3-4

Short-Term Business

  • Employed / self-employedSame as Tourism — company letter or ACRA profile.
  • Information from KoreaEither a Korea company letter by fax or scan stating the date, purpose and duration of visit, or the Korean host company's Certificate of Business Registration (사업자등록증명) issued within the last 3 months, obtainable at hometax.go.kr.
C-3-9

Tourism Visa for Domestic Helper

For helpers travelling with the family to Korea to continue caregiving duties. The helper must have been employed by the sponsor for at least 6 months at the time of application.

From the helper

Helper's documents

  • Visa application form, passport, photoSame standard as above — original and photocopy passport, 1 recent photo.
  • Work Permit statusFront and back photocopy, plus a SGWorkPass app scan taken within 1 week of application, and the "My Employment Information Page" from the app — the helper needs her own Singpass to download this.
From the employer

Employer's documents

  • Employer company letterOriginal, issued within 1 month, stating name, designation, salary, date of hire, and date and purpose of visit. LTVP/LTVP+ holders also need MOM's Letter of Consent. Self-employed employers submit their ACRA profile instead. If the employer is unemployed, a spouse's company letter is required as sponsor.
  • Bank statements3 months of Singapore bank e-statements or bank passbook. Overseas accounts are not accepted.
  • Marriage certificateOf the employer, if married.
  • Letter of Guarantee for Domestic WorkerOriginal, signed by the employer.
Travelling family & the reason for the trip

Supporting documents

  • Passport and pass copiesOf every family member travelling, plus front and back of their Singapore ID or pass, and SGWorkPass scan taken within 1 week where applicable. PR holders include their Re-Entry Permit.
  • If caring for a child aged 12 or underThe child's English birth certificate.
  • If caring for an elderly person aged 65 or overThe employer's English birth certificate.
  • Other humanitarian groundsRelevant documents proving the necessity of bringing the helper to Korea.
Eligibility. The helper's duties in Korea must be to look after a child aged 12 or under, an elderly person aged 65 or over, or someone with special needs or a medical condition, and she must have been employed for at least 6 months at the time of application.
Pricing

Korea Visa & K-ETA Fees

All inclusive of the visa and service fee, per applicant.

All passports

From SGD 130 single entry
ServiceFee
Korea Visa — Single EntrySGD 130
Korea Visa — Multiple EntrySGD 205
Door-to-door delivery, per passport+ SGD 10
K-ETASGD 30

Fees include the visa and Victory Travel's service fee, and apply to all passports. All fees are non-refundable once an application is submitted, regardless of the outcome. Rates subject to change.

How It Works

The Application, Step by Step

1

Tell us your situation

Passport, pass type and purpose of travel — we confirm whether you need K-ETA or a full visa.

2

Send us your documents

Complete the checklist for your category. We review everything before submission.

3

We submit your application

Visa applications processed in 6 working days; K-ETA in 2 working days.

4

Collection or delivery

Collect from our office, or add door-to-door delivery for SGD 10 per passport.

FAQ

Common Questions

What our visa desk gets asked most about Korea applications.

Do Singapore passport holders need a visa for Korea?

No, for short tourism or business visits. Singapore passport holders enter visa-free and, currently, are also temporarily exempted from K-ETA through 31 December 2026. Everyone must still complete Korea's mandatory e-Arrival Card before entry. This page mainly serves Work Permit, S Pass and other pass holders whose own passport doesn't carry the same visa-free access.

How much does it cost?

Korea visa is SGD 130 single entry or SGD 205 multiple entry, inclusive of the visa and our service fee for all passports. Add SGD 10 per passport for door-to-door delivery. K-ETA, where applicable, is SGD 30.

How long does it take?

Normal visa processing is 6 working days. K-ETA is 2 working days.

Can my domestic helper travel with us to Korea?

Yes, on the C-3-9 domestic helper tourism visa, provided she's been employed by you for at least 6 months at the time of application. Her duties in Korea must be caring for a child aged 12 or under, an elderly person aged 65 or over, or someone with special needs. You'll need to provide a signed Letter of Guarantee alongside your own employment and bank documents.

What is K-ETA and does it expire?

K-ETA is Korea's electronic pre-arrival screening for visa-free travellers. It's currently temporarily waived for 22 exempt passports including Singapore, through 31 December 2026. Where required or chosen voluntarily, it's valid for 2 to 3 years.

My K-ETA was denied — what now?

You can apply for a Korea visa instead. Include proof of the K-ETA denial with your visa application.

What if I'm a student or not working?

You'll need a sponsor — typically a spouse, working child, parent or sibling — who provides their own company or school letter, passport biodata page, and a marriage or birth certificate proving the relationship. Certificates not in English must be translated and endorsed by the relevant embassy or high commission in Singapore.

Start Your Korea Application

Send us your passport, pass type and travel purpose. We'll confirm whether you need a visa or K-ETA and what it will cost — usually within one business hour.