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South Korea passport visa requirements 2026

Where a South Korea passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

116Visa-free

26eVisa

41Visa on arrival

15Visa required

South Korea passport at a glance

With a South Korea passport you can enter 116 destinations visa-free and 41 with a visa on arrival, so 157 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 26 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 15 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

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Do South Korea passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

Destination	Entry rule for South Korea passports
United States of America	eVisa
United Kingdom	eVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)	Visa-free (90 days)
Canada	eVisa
Australia	eVisa
Japan	Visa-free (90 days)
China	Visa-free (30 days)
United Arab Emirates	Visa-free (90 days)
Turkey	Visa-free (90 days)
Thailand	Visa-free (60 days)
India	Visa on arrival
South Africa	Visa-free (30 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for South Korea passport holders.

Region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	14	16	15	9
Asia	24	18	4	4
Europe	44	0	1	0
North America	20	0	3	0
Oceania	4	6	3	1
South America	10	1	0	1

Longest visa-free stays

Where South Korea passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Georgia — up to 360 days
Antigua and Barbuda — up to 180 days
Armenia — up to 180 days
Costa Rica — up to 180 days
Dominica — up to 180 days
El Salvador — up to 180 days
Mexico — up to 180 days
Peru — up to 180 days

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 116

Albania90 days
Andorra90 days
Angola30 days
Antigua and Barbuda180 days
Argentina90 days
Armenia180 days
Austria90 days
Bahamas90 days
Barbados90 days
Belarus30 days
Belgium90 days
Belize90 days
Bosnia and Herz.90 days
Botswana90 days
Brazil90 days
Brunei30 days
Bulgaria90 days
Chile90 days
China30 days
Colombia90 days
Costa Rica180 days
Croatia90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominica180 days
Dominican Rep.
Ecuador90 days
El Salvador180 days
Estonia90 days
Fiji120 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Gambia90 days
Georgia360 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Grenada90 days
Guatemala90 days
Guyana30 days
Haiti90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong90 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Ireland90 days
Israel90 days
Italy90 days
Jamaica90 days
Japan90 days
Kazakhstan30 days
Kiribati90 days
Kosovo90 days
Kyrgyzstan60 days
Laos30 days
Latvia90 days
Lesotho14 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Macau90 days
Malaysia90 days
Malta90 days
Mauritius90 days
Mexico180 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco90 days
Mongolia90 days
Montenegro90 days
Morocco90 days
Mozambique30 days
Netherlands90 days
Nicaragua90 days
North Macedonia90 days
Norway90 days
Palestine
Panama90 days
Paraguay30 days
Peru180 days
Philippines30 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Romania90 days
Russia60 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Lucia42 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
San Marino90 days
Senegal90 days
Serbia90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore90 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
South Africa30 days
Spain90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
São Tomé and Príncipe15 days
Taiwan90 days
Tajikistan30 days
Thailand60 days
Trinidad and Tobago90 days
Tunisia90 days
Turkey90 days
Ukraine90 days
United Arab Emirates90 days
Uruguay90 days
Uzbekistan30 days
Vanuatu120 days
Vatican City90 days
Venezuela90 days
Vietnam45 days
Zambia90 days
eSwatini30 days

eVisa 26

Visa on arrival 41

Visa required 15

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can South Korea passport holders visit without a visa?

South Korea passport holders can visit 116 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and others. Adding the 41 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 157 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to South Korea passport holders?

41 destinations offer a visa on arrival to South Korea passport holders, including Indonesia, Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can South Korea passport holders travel with an eVisa?

26 destinations let South Korea passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Kenya, United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Benin, Bhutan and others.

Do South Korea passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

South Korea passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

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

South Korea passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do South Korea passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

South Korea passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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