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Irish passport to South Korea

Irish citizens need a K-ETA to visit South Korea without a visa. It costs ₩10,000, plus a small card fee, on the official site. You don't need one if you're 17 or under, or 65 or over, on the day you arrive. The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs says Irish citizens are temporarily exempt, but Korea's own notices say Irish passports need a K-ETA, so getting one is the safe choice.

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The rules

What you need
K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)
Costs
₩10,000
When to apply
At least 72 hours before you fly. You can't get one on arrival.
How long it lasts
3 years, or until your passport expires if that's sooner
How long you can stay
Up to 90 days per visit.
Your passport
Your passport must be valid for your whole stay. There's no extra 6-month rule. If you get a new passport, you need a new K-ETA.
Arrival card
e-Arrival Card (optional). You don't need an arrival card if you have a K-ETA. If you don't need a K-ETA because of your age, fill in an arrival card: free online up to 3 days before you land, or on paper when you arrive. Official site

Quick answers

Do Irish citizens need a visa for South Korea?

Not a visa, but you need a K-ETA before you travel. Irish citizens need a K-ETA to visit South Korea without a visa. It costs ₩10,000, plus a small card fee, on the official site. You don't need one if you're 17 or under, or 65 or over, on the day you arrive. The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs says Irish citizens are temporarily exempt, but Korea's own notices say Irish passports need a K-ETA, so getting one is the safe choice.

How much does the K-ETA cost?

₩10,000 on the official site. Apply at least 72 hours before you fly. You can't get one on arrival. Other websites charge more for the same form.

How long can Irish citizens stay in South Korea?

Up to 90 days per visit.

How long does my passport need to be valid for South Korea?

Your passport must be valid for your whole stay. There's no extra 6-month rule. If you get a new passport, you need a new K-ETA.

Good to know

Use the official sites only. The K-ETA costs ₩10,000 on k-eta.go.kr or the official K-ETA app. The e-Arrival card is free on e-arrivalcard.go.kr. Other sites charge extra fees and some are scams.

Checked 26 October 2026 against Korea Electronic Travel Authorization, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Switzerland, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ireland, Korea Tourism Organization, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Greece, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Singapore, Ministry of Justice, Korea Immigration Service and Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland.

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