IERASG 2027

International Evoked Response Audiometry Study Group

DATE September 5-9, 2027

VENUE Daeyang AI Hall, Seoul, Korea

Visa

Visa & Entry Requirements

Foreign nationals entering Korea must hold a valid passport and, when required, a Korean visa issued by an embassy or online visa system.
Many travelers can visit visa-free under bilateral or regional agreements.

1. Visa Information & Application

Visa Requirements

  • Travelers from visa waiver or exemption countries may enter Korea without a visa.
  • Others must apply for a Korean visa through an embassy or the online Korea Visa Portal.
  • Nationals eligible for visa-free entry are generally required to obtain a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) prior to travel.

Where to Apply for a Visa

  • Korea Visa Portal: www.visa.go.kr (Korean, English, Chinese)
  • Hi Korea – e-Government for Foreigners: www.hikorea.go.kr (Korean, English, Chinese)
  • Immigration Contact Center: +82-1345 (Weekdays 09:00–22:00)
2. K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)

Overview

  • Required for travelers entering Korea visa-free.
  • Must be obtained before boarding a plane or ship.
  • Once approved, valid for three years or until the passport expires (whichever comes first).
  • The same K-ETA can be used for multiple entries during its validity period.
  • An approved K-ETA does not guarantee entry; the final decision rests with immigration officers.
Official Website Check Eligibility

(Available in Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, Malay, Thai)

Temporary K-ETA Exemption (April 1 2026 – December 31 2026)

To promote tourism, Korea has temporarily exempted travelers from 22 countries/regions from K-ETA registration.
Travelers from these countries may still apply voluntarily for faster immigration processing.

 

Exempted Countries/Regions:

  • Asia: Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau
  • North America: United States (including Guam), Canada
  • Europe: United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Belgium, Denmark, Austria
  • Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
Q-CODE (Health Declaration)

Travelers are encouraged to pre-register health information through Q-CODE before arrival.
After registration, a QR code will be generated and scanned during quarantine inspection.

  • Website: qcode.kdca.go.kr (Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese)
  • Requirements: Passport, flight information, email address, and health declaration.
  • At airports: Present the QR code upon arrival.
  • At seaports: Complete the declaration onboard.
Related Authorities & Official Sources

Note: Information above is based on official Korean government updates as of November 2024. Visa and entry policies are subject to change without notice. Please confirm details before traveling.

Invitation Letter

  • The official invitation letter is available only to participants who have completed full registration and payment.
  • If you require an official invitation letter (PDF copy) for visa application, please apply via the website.
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  • The invitation letter is not a financial guarantee and does not imply any financial support from the organizers.
  • If you need an original hard-copy invitation letter, please request it no later than one month before the registration deadline.
    • A USD 20 international shipping fee will apply (separate from the registration fee).

Notarized Invitation Letter

  • A USD 20 fee applies for notarization and international courier delivery.
  • Please verify with your local Korean Embassy or Consulate whether a notarized letter is required for visa processing.
  • The notarized invitation letter will be dispatched by airmail within one week after confirming full payment.

The Congress Secretariat issues invitation letters solely for visa application purposes.
We do not assist in visa issuance procedures or communicate directly with embassies.

Visa Letter Request