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South Korea visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for South Korea? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Eastern Asia | Continent: Asia

62Visa-free

136eVisa

0Visa on arrival

0Visa required

South Korea entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 62 can enter South Korea visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 136 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

62 of 198 passports can travel to South Korea without arranging anything before departure.

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South Korea entry rules for common passports

Passport	Entry rule for South Korea
United States of America	Visa-free (90 days)
United Kingdom	Visa-free (90 days)
Canada	Visa-free (180 days)
Australia	Visa-free (90 days)
Germany	Visa-free (90 days)
France	Visa-free (90 days)
India	eVisa
China	eVisa
Nigeria	eVisa
South Africa	eVisa
Brazil	eVisa
Philippines	eVisa

South Korea visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for South Korea.

Passport region	Visa-free	eVisa
Africa	0	54
Asia	14	36
Europe	34	11
North America	2	21
Oceania	11	3
South America	1	11

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 62

Australia90 days
Austria90 days
Bahrain30 days
Belgium90 days
Brunei30 days
Bulgaria90 days
Canada180 days
Colombia90 days
Croatia90 days
Cyprus30 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
Estonia90 days
Fiji30 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Hong Kong90 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Ireland90 days
Israel90 days
Italy90 days
Japan90 days
Kiribati30 days
Kuwait30 days
Latvia90 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Macau90 days
Malta90 days
Marshall Islands30 days
Micronesia30 days
Monaco30 days
Nauru30 days
Netherlands90 days
New Zealand90 days
Norway90 days
Oman30 days
Palau30 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Qatar90 days
Romania90 days
Samoa30 days
San Marino30 days
Saudi Arabia30 days
Singapore90 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
Spain90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Taiwan90 days
Tonga30 days
Tuvalu30 days
United Arab Emirates90 days
United Kingdom90 days
United States of America90 days
Vatican City30 days

eVisa 136

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit South Korea?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 62 can enter visa-free and 136 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter South Korea without a visa?

62 passports have visa-free access to South Korea, including United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Japan, Qatar, Oman, Fiji, Colombia, Hong Kong and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does South Korea offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in South Korea. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a South Korea eVisa online?

136 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for South Korea. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for South Korea?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 14 can enter South Korea visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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