South Korea visa requirements for all passports

31 passports enter visa-free · 7 can get visa on arrival or eVisa

Out of 49 tracked passports for South Korea.

Verified against Korea Immigration Service / Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) / Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) official site · last checked 2026-06-10 · Official source ↗

South Korea combines K-pop culture, cutting-edge technology, and ancient Buddhist temples into one compact country. Seoul dominates with nightlife and shopping, but mountain hikes, coastal escapes, and small towns offer a gentler pace. The tourism infrastructure is world-class, and English is increasingly common, especially in cities.

Incheon International (ICN) west of Seoul is the main gateway; Gimhae (PUS) near Busan handles secondary traffic. Both airports are modern and efficient. Immigration uses electronic passport gates; queues form during peak hours but move steadily. Processing usually takes 10–15 minutes. Signs and staff English are excellent.

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Visa-free entry 31 passports

Visa on arrival / eVisa / ETA 7 passports

Visa required in advance 11 passports

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