Travel Visas · South Korea
South Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) for Saudi Citizens
Saudi citizens can visit South Korea without a visa, but they need a K-ETA electronic travel authorization before boarding the plane. We submit your application through the official website, and you receive the decision without visiting any office.
With Traveler.sa, you order the service from your phone, and we handle filling out the application, paying the government fees and following up until a decision is issued.
What happens after you order?
1We review the details and documents you attached to your order.
2We submit your application directly through the official portal.
3We send you the travel authorization on WhatsApp as soon as it is issued.
Price includes government fees
The price includes the government authorization fee and the application service. Once your order is complete, we apply directly through the official platform using the details and documents you attached, and we send you the decision on WhatsApp as soon as it is issued.
Please note
The authorization is not a visa; it applies to visa-exempt nationalities such as Saudi passport holders. Certain age groups are exempt from it, and we will let you know if you are one of them.
What does the price include?
✓Filling out the application on the official Korean travel authorization website.
✓Paying the government authorization fee.
✓Following up on the application until a decision is issued and sending you the confirmation.
How does it work?
1Order the service and upload a copy of your passport and your personal photo.
2We review your details and go through the application questions with you in Arabic.
3We submit the application through the official website and pay the fees.
4You receive the decision on WhatsApp or by email.
Required documents and details
- Passport: A clear copy of the data page, valid for at least 6 months.
- Personal photo: A recent photo with a white background.
- Trip details: Arrival and departure dates, and your accommodation address in Korea.
- Occupation: Your employer or place of study.
Timing and before you order
- When to apply: The authorization must be issued before you board, and the decision can take up to 72 hours, so order at least one week before you travel.
- Length of stay: Based on the visa-exemption arrangement for Saudi passport holders, and determined by the immigration authorities on arrival.
- Rejection: The approval decision rests solely with the Korean authorities; if rejected, you will need to apply for a visa.
Frequently asked questions
Is the authorization a visa?
No. It is a pre-travel electronic authorization for holders of visa-exempt passports.
Do I need an arrival card after the authorization?
No. Holders of an approved authorization are exempt from the Korean e-Arrival Card, and we will inform you of any updates to the requirements before you travel.
Is the price per person?
Yes, the price is per traveler.
Services to complete your trip
Note: The decision to grant the visa or permit rests solely with the competent authority, and the timeframes stated are estimates and may vary. Traveler.sa is a private company and is not affiliated with any government entity. For details, see our Exchange & Return Policy.