Do I need a visa to South Korea?
Entry requirements for all 198 nationalities · data updated February 2026
Pick your passport for the complete answer:
South Korea lets citizens of 62 countries visit without a visa, asks 48 more only for an online travel authorization, issues eVisas to 88. Citizens of 0 countries need a full visa arranged in advance.
Confirm with the official source
Before booking, verify the current rules on the official portal: K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization).
No visa required — 62 nationalities
| Passport | Allowed stay | |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 180 days | Full answer → |
| Australia | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Austria | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Belgium | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Bulgaria | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Colombia | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Croatia | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Czech Republic | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Denmark | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Estonia | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Finland | 90 days | Full answer → |
| France | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Germany | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Greece | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Hong Kong | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Hungary | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Iceland | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Ireland | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Israel | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Italy | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Japan | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Latvia | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Liechtenstein | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Lithuania | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Luxembourg | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Macao | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Malta | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Netherlands | 90 days | Full answer → |
| New Zealand | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Norway | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Poland | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Portugal | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Qatar | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Romania | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Singapore | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Slovakia | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Slovenia | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Spain | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Sweden | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Switzerland | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Taiwan | 90 days | Full answer → |
| United Arab Emirates | 90 days | Full answer → |
| United Kingdom | 90 days | Full answer → |
| United States | 90 days | Full answer → |
| Bahrain | 30 days | Full answer → |
| Brunei | 30 days | Full answer → |
| Cyprus | 30 days | Full answer → |
| Fiji | 30 days | Full answer → |
| Kiribati | 30 days | Full answer → |
| Kuwait | 30 days | Full answer → |
| Marshall Islands | 30 days | Full answer → |
| Micronesia | 30 days | Full answer → |
| Monaco | 30 days | Full answer → |
| Nauru | 30 days | Full answer → |
| Oman | 30 days | Full answer → |
| Palau | 30 days | Full answer → |
| Samoa | 30 days | Full answer → |
| San Marino | 30 days | Full answer → |
| Saudi Arabia | 30 days | Full answer → |
| Tonga | 30 days | Full answer → |
| Tuvalu | 30 days | Full answer → |
| Vatican | 30 days | Full answer → |
Travel authorization (eTA) — 48 nationalities
eVisa — 88 nationalities
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This page is general information, not legal advice, and doineedavisa.to is not a government agency. Visa and entry rules change without notice and can differ with your travel purpose, travel history, dual citizenship, residence permits, or documents like diplomatic passports. Confirm the current rules with the destination's embassy, consulate, or official immigration website before booking travel.