Korea Visa Requirements Checker

Check if you need a visa to visit South Korea. Select your nationality to see visa-free entry, K-ETA requirements, and available visa types.

Select a nationality above to see visa requirements.

🛂 About K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)

K-ETA is an electronic travel authorization required for nationals of visa-free countries before traveling to South Korea by air or sea.

  • 💰 Fee: $10 USD (as of 2026, temporarily free for some nationalities)
  • 📅 Valid for 2 years or until passport expiry
  • ⏱️ Usually approved within 24 hours (apply at least 72 hours before travel)
  • ℹ️ K-ETA is NOT required for Japanese and Taiwanese passport holders.
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Understanding Korea's Visa and K-ETA System

Three entry tracks

1. Visa-free + K-ETA: citizens of visa-waiver countries apply for the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization before departure. Note: since 2023, 22 countries (including the US and Japan) are temporarily exempt even from K-ETA — check current policy before flying. 2. Visa-required countries: obtain a visa from a Korean embassy or consulate in advance. 3. Long-term stays: purpose-specific visas — work (E-series), study (D-2), working holiday (H-1) — plus alien registration after arrival.

Commonly missed points

  • K-ETA is an authorization, not a visa — final entry is at the immigration officer's discretion.
  • Airlines may deny boarding if your passport has under 6 months' validity.
  • Visa-free stay lengths (30/90/180 days) vary by nationality and are generally not extendable.

Treat this tool's result as guidance; confirm on HiKorea (hikorea.go.kr) and the Korea Visa Portal — policies change frequently.

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Sources & References

Content last reviewed: 2026-08-22