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Destination · Asia South Korea visa requirements (2026)
Of 198 passports, 110 can travel to South Korea without arranging a visa in advance. 88 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Who can visit South Korea: passports by requirement
Do I need a visa for South Korea?
Popular passports
| Passport | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
 United States | Visa-free | 90 d |
 United Kingdom | Visa-free | 90 d |
 India | e-Visa | – |
 Philippines | e-Visa | – |
 Nigeria | e-Visa | – |
 Pakistan | e-Visa | – |
 Canada | Visa-free | 180 d |
 Australia | Visa-free | 90 d |
 China | e-Visa | – |
 Germany | Visa-free | 90 d |
Access by passport region
Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.
| Region | Passports | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 41/46 | |
| Asia | 17/49 | |
| Africa | 8/54 | |
| North America | 21/23 | |
| South America | 11/12 | |
| Oceania | 12/14 |
Working remotely from South Korea? The South Korea digital nomad visa requires KRW 52.4–104.8 million per year (1x–2x GNI per capita), by age and region.
Passports that can enter South Korea visa-free
62 passports- Australia
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Austria -
Bahrain -
Belgium -
Brunei -
Bulgaria - Canada
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Colombia -
Croatia -
Cyprus -
Czech Republic -
Denmark -
Estonia -
Fiji -
Finland -
France - Germany
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Greece -
Hong Kong -
Hungary -
Iceland -
Ireland -
Israel -
Italy -
Japan -
Kiribati -
Kuwait -
Latvia -
Liechtenstein -
Lithuania -
Luxembourg -
Macau -
Malta -
Marshall Islands -
Micronesia -
Monaco -
Nauru -
Netherlands -
New Zealand -
Norway -
Oman -
Palau -
Poland -
Portugal -
Qatar -
Romania -
Samoa -
San Marino -
Saudi Arabia -
Singapore -
Slovakia -
Slovenia -
Spain -
Sweden -
Switzerland -
Taiwan -
Tonga -
Tuvalu -
United Arab Emirates - United Kingdom
- United States
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Vatican City
Passports that need an eTA for South Korea
48 passports-
Albania -
Andorra -
Antigua and Barbuda -
Argentina -
Bahamas -
Barbados -
Bosnia and Herzegovina -
Botswana -
Brazil -
Chile -
Costa Rica -
Dominica -
Dominican Republic -
Ecuador -
El Salvador -
Eswatini -
Grenada -
Guatemala -
Guyana -
Haiti -
Honduras -
Jamaica -
Kazakhstan -
Lesotho -
Malaysia -
Mauritius -
Mexico -
Montenegro -
Morocco -
Nicaragua -
Panama -
Paraguay -
Peru -
Russia -
Saint Kitts and Nevis -
Saint Lucia -
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -
Serbia -
Seychelles -
Solomon Islands -
South Africa -
Suriname -
Thailand -
Trinidad and Tobago -
Tunisia -
Turkey -
Uruguay -
Venezuela
Passports eligible for South Korea e-Visa
88 passports-
Afghanistan -
Algeria -
Angola -
Armenia -
Azerbaijan -
Bangladesh -
Belarus -
Belize -
Benin -
Bhutan -
Bolivia -
Burkina Faso -
Burundi -
Cambodia -
Cameroon -
Cape Verde -
Central African Republic -
Chad - China
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Comoros -
Cuba -
Djibouti -
DR Congo -
Egypt -
Equatorial Guinea -
Eritrea -
Ethiopia -
Gabon -
Gambia -
Georgia -
Ghana -
Guinea -
Guinea-Bissau - India
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Indonesia -
Iran -
Iraq -
Ivory Coast -
Jordan -
Kenya -
Kosovo -
Kyrgyzstan -
Laos -
Lebanon -
Liberia -
Libya -
Madagascar -
Malawi -
Maldives -
Mali -
Mauritania -
Moldova -
Mongolia -
Mozambique -
Myanmar -
Namibia -
Nepal -
Niger - Nigeria
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North Korea -
North Macedonia - Pakistan
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Palestine -
Papua New Guinea - Philippines
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Republic of the Congo -
Rwanda -
Sao Tome and Principe -
Senegal -
Sierra Leone -
Somalia -
South Sudan -
Sri Lanka -
Sudan -
Syria -
Tajikistan -
Tanzania -
Timor-Leste -
Togo -
Turkmenistan -
Uganda -
Ukraine -
Uzbekistan -
Vanuatu -
Vietnam -
Yemen -
Zambia -
Zimbabwe
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit South Korea?
It depends on your passport. 62 passports can enter South Korea visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 48 need an eTA, 88 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Which countries can enter South Korea without a visa?
62 passports can enter South Korea visa-free, including Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia and others.
Does South Korea offer an e-Visa?
Yes. Holders of 88 passports can apply for a visa to South Korea online.
Holding a South Korea passport? See where the South Korea passport can travel visa-free.
Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of South Korea before you book.