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South Korea visa requirements by passport

Holders of 110 passports can enter South Korea without applying at an embassy: 22 visa-free and 88 with an online eTA. The other 88 need an embassy visa.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Pick your passport to see the entry rule for South Korea, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Official South Korea eTA website

Apply only on the government's own website. Agencies and look-alike sites charge extra and can delay your trip. The lists below show which passports need an eVisa or eTA for South Korea.

Apply for the eTA on the official website

k-eta.go.kr

Government fee: ₩10,000

Look-alike websites charge extra "service fees". Check the address before you pay.

Source: K-ETA Center, Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea (checked 9 October 2026)

Recent rule changes for South Korea

  • From 1 January 2027 · 21 passports

    South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption ends on 31 December 2026 unless extended

    Will be eTA · 90dRead the detailsSource

  • From 1 January 2027 · Canada

    South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption ends on 31 December 2026 unless extended

    Will be eTA · 180dRead the detailsSource

Entry rules for South Korea by passport

Visa free22 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

eTA88 passports

A quick online travel authorization, usually approved within days. Apply before you fly.

Embassy visa required for 88 passports

South Korea entry: common questions

Which passports can enter South Korea without a visa?

Holders of 22 passports can enter South Korea visa-free: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macau, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom and United States.

Who needs an eTA or eVisa for South Korea?

An online eTA is needed for Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Nauru, Nicaragua, Oman, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Suriname, Switzerland, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela passport holders. Apply only on the official government website, k-eta.go.kr; other sites add service fees.

How up to date are these South Korea entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with South Korea's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.