Visa Requirements for South Korea

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Visa Not Required

Passport holders of 59 countries can travel to South Korea without prior visa, eVisa, or on-arrival visa.

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Passport holders for 81 countries can obtain an electronic visa / authorization prior to arrival to travel to South Korea.

  • Albania PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Anguilla PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 days
  • Argentina PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Aruba PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Australia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Austria PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Belgium PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysBelgian citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
    You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for 3 years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
  • Bermuda PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 days
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Brazil PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • British Indian Ocean Territory PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 days
  • British Virgin Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 days
  • Brunei PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 daysBruneian citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
    You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for 3 years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
  • Bulgaria PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysBulgarian citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
    You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
  • Canada PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa6 monthsThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Cayman Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 days
  • Chile PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Colombia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Croatia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Cyprus PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 daysCypriot citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
    You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
  • Czech Republic PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysCzech citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
    You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
  • Denmark PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysDanish citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
    You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
  • Ecuador PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • El Salvador PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Falkland Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 days
  • Faroe Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysDanish citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
    You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
  • Finland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • France PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Germany PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Gibraltar PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 days
  • Greece PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Greenland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysDanish citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
    You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
  • Grenada PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysGrenadian citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
    You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
  • Guernsey PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 days
  • Guyana PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Hong Kong PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysHKSAR passport has right to get E-ETA free till 2024.
    Chinese citizens of Hong Kong can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
    You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
  • Hungary PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Iceland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Ireland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Isle of Man PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 days
  • Israel PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Italy PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Japan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysJapanese citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It's illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
    All visitors are fingerprinted. From September 2021, travelers require the Korean Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA). The validity period is 3 years from the date of approval.
    The government of the Republic of Korea announced that from April 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024, a K-ETA is no required for 27 countries citizens visiting Korea for 90 days or less for business or tourism.
  • Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 daysA maximum total stay of 60 days within each period of 180 days.
    The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Luxembourg PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Macau PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Malaysia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysMalaysian citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
    You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for 3 years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
  • Mexico PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa3 monthsThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Montenegro PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Montserrat PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 days
  • Morocco PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysMoroccan citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
    You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
  • Netherlands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • New Zealand PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Niue PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Norway PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Oman PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Palau PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Paraguay PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Peru PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Pitcairn PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 days
  • Poland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Portugal PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Qatar PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Russia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa60 daysA maximum total stay of 90 days within any 180-day period.
    The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Saint Helena PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 days
  • Saint Martin (Netherlands) PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Serbia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • South Africa PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Spain PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Suriname PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Sweden PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Switzerland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Taiwan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysTaiwanese citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
    You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
    Taiwanese passport has right to get E-ETA free till 2024.
  • Thailand PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Tunisia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Türkiye PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • United Kingdom PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysBritish citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though they should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. An onward or return ticket is mandatory. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
    One must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free, which can be completed up to 24 hours before boarding a flight, and is valid for two years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
  • Uruguay PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Venezuela PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • Yemen PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa

Pre-arranged Visa Required

Prior to arrival at South Korea, passport holders of 88 countries must obtain a visa at their corresponding consulate of South Korea. Additional travel conditions (such as Visas to other countries) may waive this requirement.

Special Conditions

Special conditions are impossed to passport holders of 1 country in order to travel to South Korea. These special requirements are often more time-consuming and may not be granted to every traveler.

  • North Korea PermalinkShow on map
    Special RequirementsNationals of either Koreas seeking to visit the other must submit the North/South Korea visitation verification certificate and the Departure card to the Immigration Officer at the immigration port and go through immigration inspection.

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