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Visa requirements for South Korea

Who can enter South Korea, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Passport holders from 111 countries can enter South Korea without a visa in advance. 22 have full visa-free access; 89 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

22 visa-free
0 on arrival
89 eTA
0 e-visa
138 visa required

Visa-free entry

22 nationalities

Electronic travel authorisation

89 nationalities

Visa required in advance

138 nationalities

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About South Korea

South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and the Sea of Japan to the east. South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and adjacent islands. It has a population of about 52 million, of which half live in the Seoul metropolitan area, the ninth most populous metropolitan area in the world, with other major cities being Busan, Daegu, and Incheon.

CapitalSeoul

RegionEastern Asia

Population51.7M

Area100,210 km²

CurrencySouth Korean won

LanguagesKorean

Calling code+82

Tourist arrivals2.5M (2020)

Climate in Seoul

Warmest August, coolest December, driest December.

January to December mean temp, Open-Meteo (2020)

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