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.

eVisa

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

  • eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa30 days
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • 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.
  • eVisa30 days
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    eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
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    eVisa30 days
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    eVisa30 days
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • eVisa6 monthsThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
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    eVisa30 days
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • 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.
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    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.
  • 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.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
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    eVisa30 days
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    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.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa30 days
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • eVisa30 days
  • eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • 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.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa30 days
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • 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.
  • eVisa3 monthsThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa30 days
  • 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.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa30 days
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • 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.
  • eVisa30 days
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    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 2 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • 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.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa30 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
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    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
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    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.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.

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.

  • 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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