# K-ETA — Korea ETA

> Official Republic of Korea government app for K-ETA travel authorization applications. (iPhone/iPad app by 법무부.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k-eta/id1562976724 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [법무부](https://appshunter.io/developer/368204528)
- Category: Travel, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.50/5 from 142 App Store ratings · 173 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 102 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-05-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k-eta/id1562976724/reviews.md

## What is K?

This mobile app is the official Republic of Korea government app and you can use it to apply for the K-ETA.

K-ETA is an electronic travel authorization that visa-free foreign visitors need to obtain before entering Korea, by
submitting relevant information such as their travel information.

Use this app to apply for your K-ETA easily and conveniently.

- K-ETA is required for nationals of 66 visa-waiver countries and 46 designated visa-free countries
- You need to apply at least 24 hours before you board your flight or ship
- Official Website: www.k-eta.go.kr

## Key features

- Apply for K-ETA
- Submit travel information
- Official government app
- Required for visa-free entry
- Convenient application process

## What do users think of K?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📱 Photo upload via app instead of requiring PDF files
- ✅ Quick approval times (under 30 minutes for some users)
- 🎯 Straightforward application process when it works
- 📸 Built-in photo booth feature for selfies
- 🔄 Ability to continue applications from website on app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing throughout application
- ⏱️ Extremely slow loading times and performance issues
- 💳 Payment processing failures and stuck payment screens
- 📝 Poor text input functionality and character entry issues
- 🖼️ Photo upload system is unreliable and confusing
- 🌐 App is essentially a web wrapper with no native functionality
- 🔐 Security concerns - users seeing other people's photos and passport data
- 📍 Address lookup system is confusing and non-intuitive
- ❌ Application data loss when errors occur
- 🚫 Email validation too restrictive (rejects valid addresses)
- 🎨 Poor user interface design and confusing layout
- 📱 Inconsistent performance between iOS and Android
- ⚠️ Passport scanning reads fields incorrectly
- 🔄 No ability to edit or go back during photo capture
- 💰 Charges fee before approval confirmation

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when filling out information or clicking submit
- White blank screens that require app restart
- Payment button unresponsive or stuck
- Address field clears or resets unexpectedly
- Passport scanning reads fields incorrectly (especially Nationality)
- Photo upload shows other users' photos instead of own
- Confirmation codes take extremely long to arrive
- Application data deleted after payment failure
- Sign up button doesn't respond to clicks
- Freezing when switching between fields or steps
- Inability to proceed past email validation
- Postal code lookup not working for foreigners
- Dropdown menus require multiple clicks to function
- Session timeout during active use
- Incompatibility with certain iOS devices
- Text input requires English keyboard to function
- Photo upload stuck in endless loop with no error messages
- Payment window doesn't appear at all
- App won't open or loads to blank screen
- Saved drafts don't load properly

**Most requested features**

- Ability to select photos from library instead of taking new ones
- Clearer postal code format support for non-US countries
- Back button functionality during photo capture
- Save progress without losing all data on errors
- Better documentation and examples for Korean address format
- Support for Apple Pay and other payment methods
- Offline functionality or better error recovery
- Multi-applicant support in single application
- Clearer error messages in user's language
- Print functionality that actually works
- Real native app instead of web wrapper
- Automatic photo resizing without manual intervention

## Recent user reviews (10 of 173)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k-eta/id1562976724/reviews.md

### 1/5 — The app is broken

*2026-07-08, version 1.0.26*

The app is so broken and not working

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2026-07-08, version 1.0.26*

The app sucks and is just as bad as the website. No matter what email address I use, the email verification code never arrives. And I can’t use the ask or contact feature because to make an inquiry, that requires the non-functional email verification as well. This system is a joke and a sets a bad example for Korea to the rest of the world. Looks like I might have to choose a different country to visit.

### 1/5 — One star was too much

*2026-05-25*

Yes you can with considerable pain fill out the forms. But it doesn’t like gmail accounts, doesn’t like my email and we were forced to use aol .  I think I ended up having to login about 10 times to use the app and it’s so stupid if you have a party of three you have to fill out every single piece of the form over and over and over again I know Max is here. It was so painful. I wouldn’t wanna go to Korea. I didn’t already book the trip.

**Developer response:** We’re sorry for any inconvenience you experienced while using the app. Your feedback helps us improve, and we’ll do our best to provide a better service. If you have any further questions, please contact us through the official website (www.k-eta.go.kr) or via the K-ETA app, and we will respond promptly. Thank you.

### 1/5 — Terrible app ever used

*2026-05-16, version 1.0.26*

관계자분들 보시기 쉽게 한국어로 적습니다. 전세계 한국 방문자들이 심지어 방문 전부터 이런 어플/웹사이트를 거쳐야 한다는 것이 정말 부끄럽네요. 일개 온라인 쇼핑몰에서도 이렇게 형편없는 시스템은 본 적이 없습니다. 이틀째 시도하고 있지만 아직 eta를 완료조차 못했기 때문에 전체적인 문제점을 다 논할 수는 없지만 첫반째 관문인 인증번호입력이 이렇게 어려울 일입니까? 5분안에 입력을 해야하는데 메일이 오지를 않습니다. 가까스로 다음단계로 넘어갔는데 그 후에 어떤 정보 입력이 적합하지 않았는지 모르겠지만 다음 단계로 넘어가지도 않고 어떤 정보를 수정해야 하는지 안내도 되지 않아 도대체 뭘 어떻게 하라는 건지 모르겠네요. 다시 시도하려는데 또 인증번호 메일이 안와서 수번째 재전송 시도중에 너무 화가나서 리뷰 남깁니다. 국민들 세금 똑바로 쓰세요. 한국방문 첫이미지가 이렇다니 부끄러운 줄 아십시오. It is truly embarrassing that visitors from all over the world are required to go through an app/website like this even before visiting Korea. I have never seen such a poorly designed system, not even from a small online shopping site. I have been trying for two days and still have not even been able to complete the ETA process, so I cannot comment on every issue yet. However, is it really supposed to be this difficult just to enter a verification code? The code must be entered within five minutes, yet the email never arrives. I somehow managed to get past the next step, but after that, I could not proceed any further. I have no idea which information was entered incorrectly because there was absolutely no guidance on what needed to be fixed. I genuinely do not know what I am supposed to do. When I tried again, the verification email still would not arrive, and after repeatedly requesting the code several times, I became so frustrated that I decided to leave this review. Please use taxpayers’ money properly. It is shameful that this is the first impression visitors get of Korea

### 1/5 — 쓰레기 앱

*2026-04-24, version 1.0.26*

K ETA 라는 제도를 만든것부터 그냥 쓰레기임. 손만 대면 복잡해지는 행정 후진국

### 1/5 — Simply doesnt work

*2026-02-21, version 1.0.26*

Terrible app asks to scan your passport, fails, alliws you to enter the info instead, and then refuses to proceed. ANGRY ABOUT THE TIME I WASTED TRYING TO USE THIS WORTHLESS APP!

### 1/5 — 앱을 발로 쳐 만들어놨음

*2026-02-03*

외국인을 위한 앱이라 그런가 한국인이 봤을때 안되능 기능도 많고 문서 다운로드도 안되고, 아이폰으로 들어가면 keta통과 확인서가 짤려서 나옴 개노답 ㄹㅇ

**Developer response:** We’re sorry for any inconvenience you experienced while using the app. Your feedback helps us improve, and we’ll do our best to provide a better service. If you have any further questions, please contact us through the official website (www.k-eta.go.kr) or via the K-ETA app, and we will respond promptly. Thank you.

### 1/5 — Silly email restrictions, not native

*2026-01-07, version 1.0.26*

This app appears to just be a web view displaying the website, so I’m still unable to register because it doesn’t like the domain of any of my emails.

### 1/5 — slowest app in history

*2026-01-01, version 1.0.26*

Takes half an hour to get to the next step. Still waiting for a confirmation code.

### 5/5 — Not sure why the low rating

*2025-12-24*

Works just fine. The app allows for the picture to be uploaded via phone vs the website you have to have a pdf or something of your passport.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback on our app. We will keep working to provide an even better service.

## Frequently asked questions about K

### What is K-ETA?

K-ETA stands for Korea Electronic Travel Authorization. It is an electronic travel authorization required for visa-free foreign visitors to obtain before entering Korea. You need to submit relevant information such as your travel details through this app.

### Who needs to apply for K-ETA?

K-ETA is required for nationals of 66 visa-waiver countries and 46 designated visa-free countries. This app allows you to easily apply for this authorization.

### When should I apply for K-ETA?

You need to apply for your K-ETA at least 24 hours before you board your flight or ship. Applying in advance ensures a smooth entry process into Korea.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, this mobile app is the official Republic of Korea government app and is free to use for applying for your K-ETA. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.

### Where can I find more information about K-ETA?

For more detailed information, you can visit the official K-ETA website at www.k-eta.go.kr. This website provides comprehensive details about the K-ETA system and requirements.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.30 — 2026-08-12

Improvement of NFC functionality.

### 1.0.26 — 2025-03-14

App function has been improved by reflecting user requirements.

### 1.0.25 — 2025-03-13

App function has been improved by reflecting user requirements.

### 1.0.3 — 2021-05-03

No release notes.

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