SINGAPORE, 25 February 2025: Korea introduces the e-Arrival card, allowing visitors to submit their entry information online in advance instead of the current paper arrival form system, which will be discontinued in December 2025.
Visitors can now submit the declaration form up to three days before entering Korea, based on Korean Standard Time. However, if they fail to enter Korea within 72 hours after submitting their e-Arrival card, the card will no longer be valid.
The form can be submitted through the e-Arrival card website by entering the required information; the website supports both PC and mobile devices.
Visitors can download a PDF file of their submitted form, but it is not a requirement for entry inspection. For visitors under 14 years old, a family member or another person must complete the declaration form on their behalf. The form can also be submitted on behalf of adults and for multiple people at once.
Fast facts
- e-Arrival card website: e-arrivalcard.go.kr
- Launched on 24 February 2025 at 1400 KST
- Korea Immigration Service website: mojhome.moj.go.kr (Korean, English)
- e-Arrival card information can be downloaded in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese
2025 Cherry Blossom Forecast
Meanwhile, the Korea Tourism Organisation is pinpointing the best times to visit to capture cherry blossoms blooming with its annual forecast for 2025. Released on Sunday, KTO notes that this year’s cherry blossoms are expected to bloom three to eight days earlier than average.
The earliest cherry blossoms can be seen in Jeju Island around 22 March, Busan around 23 March, Seoul and Gangneung around 1 April. As cherry blossoms are estimated to peak approximately one week after blossoming, the flowers are expected to fully bloom in Seogwipo, Jeju, after 29 March and in Seoul around 8 April.
For those planning a trip to Korea this spring, plan to see cherry blossoms in full bloom across the country.
Jeju Island: 22 March (Sat)
Busan: 23 March (Sun)
Jeonju, Jeonbuk State: 26 March (Wed)
Gangneung, Gangwon State: 1 April (Tue)
Seoul: 1 April (Tue)
Chuncheon, Gangwon State: 4 April (Fri)
* Actual blooming and peak dates may differ from forecast dates depending on weather conditions.
(Source of information: Weather i)
