Visa Requirements for South Korea

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Visa Not Required

Passport holders of 68 countries can travel to South Korea without prior visa, eVisa, or on-arrival visa.

eVisa

Passport holders for 71 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 2 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 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Australia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Austria PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Belgium PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa3 MonthsBelgian 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.
  • Bermuda PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 days
  • 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 two 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 2 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 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Colombia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Croatia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 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 2 years from the date of approval.
  • El Salvador PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 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 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Germany PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Gibraltar PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 days
  • 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
  • Hong Kong PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysChinese 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.
  • Iceland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Ireland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Isle of Man PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 days
  • Israel PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysKorea K-ETA required since September 2021 with a fee of 10,000 KRW per person.
  • 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 of 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.
    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.
  • Luxembourg PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 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 two 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 2 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 2 years from the date of approval.
  • New Zealand PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Niue PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Norway PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 days
  • Paraguay PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 daysKorea K-ETA required since September 2021 with a fee of 10,000 KRW per person.
  • Peru PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 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 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Portugal PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Puerto Rico PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysAll visitors are fingerprinted. From September 2021, travellers require a K-ETA.
  • Qatar PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 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 2 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 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Serbia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • Singapore PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysSingaporean citizens can enter South Korea up to 90 days without a visa.
    A K-ETA application can be completed up to 24 hours before boarding a flight. It will be valid for two years.
  • Spain 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.
  • 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.
  • Türkiye PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 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.
  • United States Virgin Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysAll visitors are fingerprinted. From September 2021, travellers require a K-ETA.
  • United States of America PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysAll visitors are fingerprinted. From September 2021, travellers require a K-ETA.
  • Uruguay PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysKorea K-ETA required since September 2021 with a fee of 10,000 KRW per person.
  • Venezuela PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa90 daysKorea K-ETA required since September 2021 with a fee of 10,000 KRW per person.

Pre-arranged Visa Required

Prior to arrival at South Korea, passport holders of 89 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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