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Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for South Korea?

Passport Brazil
Destination South Korea

Brazil passport holders do not need a traditional visa for South Korea, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.

Answer eTA required

No visa, but an eTA is required

Entry requirement
eTA required
Maximum stay
Check on entry
Apply before travel
Yes
Last updated
February 2026

What Brazil passport holders need to do

  1. Apply on the official government website or app before you book non-refundable travel.
  2. Pay the fee and wait for approval, which usually arrives by email within minutes to a few days.
  3. Travel with the same passport you used in the application.

Brazil is one of 48 passports in the “eta required” group for South Korea. See the full South Korea visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Asia for Brazil passport holders

South Korea is one of 6 destinations in the “eta required” group for the Brazil passport, which ranks #12 worldwide with a mobility score of 152. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 32 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Armenia Visa-free 180 days
Georgia Visa-free 360 days
Hong Kong Visa-free 90 days
Iran Visa-free 15 days
Israel Visa-free 90 days
Japan Visa-free 90 days
Kazakhstan Visa-free 30 days
Kyrgyzstan Visa-free 60 days
Macau Visa-free 90 days
Malaysia Visa-free 90 days
Mongolia Visa-free 90 days
Palestine Visa-free –

All visa-free countries for the Brazil passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for South Korea?

Brazil passport holders do not need a traditional visa for South Korea, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.

Do South Korea citizens need a visa for Brazil?

South Korea passport holders can enter Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days.

South Korea visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of South Korea before you book.