Visa Requirements for South Korean Citizens

Visa Information for Passport Holders of South Korea

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Visa Not Required

110 destinations allow visa-free entry to South Korean citizens.

Visa On Arrival

A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 18 destinations for passport holders of South Korea.

eVisa

South Korean passport allows entry to 21 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.

  • eVisa30 days30 days extendable once.
    Visitors who have been granted an online pre-visa or have requested a pre-visa from an Angolan consulate abroad are issued a visa upon arrival at the country's border crossings.
    Maximum total stay of 90 days within a one-year period.
    Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation.
    International Certificate of Vaccination required.
  • eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted
  • eVisa30 days
  • eVisa
  • eVisa
  • eVisa6 monthsOn arrival from land or overseas
    ETA required if arriving by air.
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthseVisa holders must arrive via Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport.
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa7 days
  • eVisa31 days
  • eVisaup to 90 daysVisa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
    eVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
    eVisas are available for 30 or 90 days.
  • eVisaElectronic visa holders must arrive via Léon-Mba International Airport.
  • eVisa90 days
  • eVisa30 days
  • eVisa3 months
  • eVisa28 daysMust arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung.
    Must arrive via Yangon airports (COVID-19 restriction)
  • eVisa3 months
  • eVisa90 days
  • eVisa30 days / 3 monthsElectronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes.
    Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes.
    Online Visa eligible.
  • eVisaObtainable online
    Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel
  • eVisa15 days
  • eVisa3 monthsMay apply online.
    Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda.

eVisa / On Arrival

For 18 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of South Korea.

  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysAt Baku Airport. E-visa is also available
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysVisa on Arrival is only granted at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai airport.
    South Korean citizens can also apply for e-Visa online for 60 days
    e-Visa holders must arrive via 26 designated airports
    An Indian e-Tourist Visa can only be obtained twice in one calendar year.
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • eVisa or Visa On ArrivalVisa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge)
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysCan extend for a total of 90 days.
  • Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysVisa on Arrival is currently suspended.
    Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival with Electronic Travel Authorization.
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
  • United States of America PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
    ESTA is not required for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands.
  • eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months

Pre-arranged Visa Required

17 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of South Korea. This requirement may be waived off if South Korean citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.

Special Conditions

In order to trave to 1 destination, passport holders of South Korea must meet special conditions, and may not be allowed to enter at all.

  • 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. Also, nationals of South Korea must seek governmental authorization before departure.

Entry Refused

Disagreements between South Korea and 8 destinations have imposed restrictions in traveling to South Korea.

  • Entry RefusedTravel has been banned since August 7, 2007 Because of Taliban
  • Entry RefusedSince 2004, it has been recommended to refrain from entering Iraq due to the danger of Al Qaeda, and since August 7, 2007, penalties have been introduced for Koreans entering Iraq.
  • Entry RefusedAs of 2014, due to threats by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting Libya.
  • Entry Refused30 daysSince 2006, due to safety concerns, South Koreans have been requested to refrain from entering Somalia, and since August 7, 2007, Koreans entering Somalia are subject to punishment.
  • Entry RefusedFrom 29 April 2023, South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting Sudan during 2023 Sudan conflict.
  • Entry RefusedAs of 2011 and 2014, due to threats by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting Syria.
  • Entry Refused90 days within any 180 day period (Visa free).
    From 13 February 2022, South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting Ukraine during Russian invasion.
  • Entry RefusedAs of 2011 and 2014, due to threats by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting Yemen.

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