# Do United States passport holders need a visa for South Korea?

## Answer
No. United States passport holders do not need a visa to visit South Korea for tourism.

- Requirement: Visa-free
- Maximum stay: Length of stay varies
- Scope: Tourism, ordinary passport
- Action before travel: None, travel on your passport
- Data confidence: needs_review

## Context
No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

American Samoa does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a United States passport.

- Distance between capitals: 8,684 km, straight line (~10h 43m nonstop)
- Visa-free access context: 154 of 242 nationalities tracked

## Sources and freshness
- Canonical URL: https://visafreemap.com/visa/american-samoa/south-korea/
- Data as of: 2026-10-14
- Official source: [overseas.mofa.go.kr](https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/us-en/brd/m_4502/view.do?seq=715890) (checked September 4, 2026)

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.

## Frequently asked questions
### Do United States passport holders need a visa for South Korea?
No. United States passport holders do not need a visa to visit South Korea for tourism.

### How far is South Korea from American Samoa?
About 8,684 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 43m nonstop by air.

### What currency is used in South Korea?
South Korean won (KRW).

### What is the emergency number in South Korea?
112 / 113 / 119.

### What time zone is South Korea in?
Seoul (UTC+9).

### What is the nearest airport to Seoul?
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), about 15 km away.

### How many countries can enter South Korea without a visa?
154 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter South Korea visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.


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