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Visa requirements · updated Oct 2026

Who can enter South Korea visa-free?

Citizens of 62 countries can enter South Korea visa-free, plus 136 more on arrival or e-Visa. The full list of nationalities with allowed stay is below.

62visa-free

136on arrival / eTA

198total

Where South Korea can go visa-free → Check a visa

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How open is South Korea to travellers

31%

of the world's passports (62 of 198) get visa-free entry to South Korea. Another 136 can enter on arrival or with an e-Visa.

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Citizens of these countries enter South Korea visa-free. Tap for details.

Australia 90 days → Austria 90 days → Bahrain 30 days → Belgium 90 days → Brunei 30 days → Bulgaria 90 days → Canada 180 days → Colombia 90 days → Croatia 90 days → Cyprus 30 days → Czech Republic 90 days → Denmark 90 days → Estonia 90 days → Fiji 30 days → Finland 90 days → France 90 days → Germany 90 days → Greece 90 days → Hong Kong 90 days → Hungary 90 days → Iceland 90 days → Ireland 90 days → Israel 90 days → Italy 90 days → Japan 90 days → Kiribati 30 days → Kuwait 30 days → Latvia 90 days → Liechtenstein 90 days → Lithuania 90 days → Luxembourg 90 days → Macao 90 days → Malta 90 days → Marshall Islands 30 days → Micronesia 30 days → Monaco 30 days → Nauru 30 days → Netherlands 90 days → New Zealand 90 days → Norway 90 days → Oman 30 days → Palau 30 days → Poland 90 days → Portugal 90 days → Qatar 90 days → Romania 90 days → Samoa 30 days → San Marino 30 days → Saudi Arabia 30 days → Singapore 90 days → Slovakia 90 days → Slovenia 90 days → Spain 90 days → Sweden 90 days → Switzerland 90 days → Taiwan 90 days → Tonga 30 days → Tuvalu 30 days → United Arab Emirates 90 days → United Kingdom 90 days → United States 90 days → Vatican 30 days →

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Visa on arrival or online (e-Visa / ETA) when entering South Korea.

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Frequently asked

How many nationalities can enter South Korea visa-free?

Citizens of 62 countries can enter South Korea visa-free, plus 136 more on arrival or with an e-Visa/eTA. See the full list above.

How do I check if I need a visa for South Korea?

Pick your nationality in the checker on the homepage — we'll instantly show your visa status for South Korea and how many days you get.

Can South Korea entry rules change?

Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Oct 2026 — always confirm with the South Korea embassy before travel.

Where South Korea citizens can travel

The other way round — the South Korea passport ranking and its visa-free destinations.

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