Visitor visas
Japan tourist visa: where to start and what to prepare
Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides visa guidance and directs applicants to the Japanese mission responsible for where they live.
Read guideSouth Korea K-ETA: check notices and your travel route
Use the official K-ETA service and check current notices and exemptions before deciding whether a travel-authorisation application applies to your trip.
Check current official information
Review the official K-ETA site for your passport and circumstances immediately before proceeding. Do not carry forward an exemption or requirement from an old trip without checking the current notices. An arrival declaration and travel authorisation should be investigated as separate tasks where relevant.
Know which service you are using
The official site identifies its government web address and mobile application and warns about lookalike services. VisaTravel is a private company. Compare the official application route with any optional preparation service before providing personal or payment information.
Keep the application and updates organized
The official site offers application-result and travel-information update functions. Keep your own record of the passport and information used, and follow the current instructions if details change. A submitted application or private-service payment does not guarantee authorisation or admission.
Common questions
Is VisaTravel the official K-ETA service?
No. The government service is linked below; VisaTravel provides private guidance.
Can I rely on an old list of K-ETA exemptions?
Check the official service’s current notices and rules for your own circumstances.
Official sources
Confirm current requirements, fees and instructions with the responsible authority.
Private visa guidance and application help. Not a government agency. Government authorities decide applications and admission. Check current official instructions for your circumstances.