Entry Documents
Assumes regular Canadian passports; verify official requirements again in early 2027.
| Document / form | Current position | When to do it | Status | 2027 recheck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Canadian passport | Must be valid beyond expected departure from South Korea. Entry rules may differ for temporary/emergency passports. | Now and T-3 months | T-3 months | ||
| Tourist visa | Not required under current Canadian government guidance for regular Canadian tourists; confirm no nationality-specific exception applies. | T-3 months | T-3 months | ||
| K-ETA | Current Canadian exemption ends December 31, 2026. March 2027 requirement is unknown and must be checked; apply only through the official site if required. | January 2027 | January 2027 and T-30 days | ||
| Korea e-Arrival Card | All travelers must submit an entry declaration online up to 3 days before arrival or on paper upon arrival. Online service is free. | March 9, 2027 or later | T-7 days | ||
| Q-CODE / health screening | Current Canadian guidance says symptom screening may apply. Complete Q-CODE only if current rules require or recommend it. | Up to 7 days before arrival | T-7 days | ||
| Return/onward itinerary and lodging address | Not listed as a universal form, but keep accessible for airline or immigration questions. | Before online check-in | When lodging is confirmed | ||
| Prescription / controlled medication documents | Confirm legality; controlled narcotic or psychotropic medication needs advance approval even with a prescription. | T-1 month | T-1 month |