South Korea is a trending destination for 2025 with numbers of Kiwi tourists expected to rise exponentially. Get ahead of the crowd with these top tips for a fuss-free visit from recent first-time visitor Stephanie Holmes. 1.
Visiting in 2025 means you’ll need to apply for a K-ETA New Zealand travellers have been exempt from Korea’s electronic visa system since April 2023. This will end on December 31 this year, so those planning to travel in 2025 must get a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) at least 24 hours before departing from NZ. Go to k-eta.
go.kr to submit your application. It will cost ₩10,300 (about $13), but once granted will be valid for three years (or until your passport expires), and allows entry of up to 90 days.
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