Last updated: 2025-08-07 3:25PM GMT
VISA
The entry requirements for Korea vary based on international agreements and relationships between countries. Therefore, before booking a flight to Korea, it’s important to visit the Korean visa portal website and search for the specific entry conditions that apply to you.
Invitation Letter
Invitation letters are issued only to participants who have completed registration and payment through the official registration system. We kindly request that all participants complete their registration before requesting an invitation letter. Conference participants are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with visa requirements well in advance of the conference. To ensure a smooth process, we recommend applying for your visa as early as possible. Please note that IEEE ISMAR 2025 is unable to intervene with Korean embassies or consulates on behalf of participants. However, if you require a personal letter of invitation to attend the conference, kindly email: ieeeismar2025@gmail.com with the following information:
- Full Name
- Affiliation
- Nationality
Important Note:
Due to a delay in the registration system opening, the issuance of invitation letters is currently delayed. The system is expected to open after mid-August, and invitation letters will be issued once registration becomes available. In the meantime, for visa-related emergencies, we will exceptionally issue invitation letters only to authors of accepted papers who are not nationals of the host country (the Republic of Korea) and who are facing imminent visa application deadlines. If you urgently require an invitation letter under these conditions, please email ieeeismar2025@gmail.com with all of the following information:
- Full Name
- Affiliation
- Nationality
- Paper Title
- Paper ID
- Brief explanation of the urgency (e.g., visa appointment date or submission deadline)
Please note that we may request supporting documentation to verify your urgency. Only eligible authors will be considered for early issuance before registration officially opens.
K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)
Nationals of countries/regions eligible for visa-free entry are required to obtain K-ETA approval to board a flight to the Republic of Korea. K-ETA approval should be applied at least 72 hours prior to boarding the flight bound. You can apply for the via:
- 🌐 K-ETA Website
- 📱 Mobile App: K-ETA
Important Notes:
- Foreign visitors who do not require a visa must obtain a K-ETA permit to board a flight bound for Korea.
- Please apply at least 72 hours before departure by accessing the K-ETA website or mobile app (K-ETA) (as assessment can take “more than 72 hours” depending on the situation).
- K-ETA is valid for two years after issuance, and the number of arrivals is irrelevant. However, if the validity period of the passport is within two years when applying for K-ETA, the K-ETA is valid only until the validity period of the passport.
- (K-ETA is not a visa. The issuance of K-ETA does not guarantee the entry of the Republic of Korea, and the entry availability of Korean immigration officials is finally determined according to the results of the immigration inspection.)