South Korea visa

South Korea’s visa policy is based on your nationality, the purpose of your trip and how long you plan to stay. Some travelers can visit for short stays without a visa, and others may need a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) approved online before departure. This document is commonly used for tourism, visiting family or friends and certain business activities like meetings.

If you are not eligible for visa free entry or K-ETA, or if your trip involves a longer stay or activities like work or study, you will typically need to apply for the appropriate visa in advance through a Korean consulate. Visitor options generally support tourism and limited business activities, but do not allow paid employment and are not meant for long term residence.

K-ETA

• Multiple entries: yes
• Validity: 3 years
• Maximum visit: 180 days
• Processing time: 72 hours
• Eligible countries: European Union member states, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Georgia, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Qatar, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela
• Required documents:
  • Passport
  • Personal photo

Learn more about the K-ETA

Ordinary Tourist Visa (C-3-9)

• Entries: single-entry, double-entry, and multiple-entry options available
• Validity: 3 months (single-entry), 6 months (double-entry), or 5 years (multiple-entry)
• Maximum stay: 90 days
• Processing time: 20 working days
• Requirements:
  • Passport (original and copy)
  • Q-Code (Quarantine Information Pre-entry System) (original and copy)
  • Passport-size photograph taken within the last 6 months
  • Employment certificate (must include position and salary)
  • Signed and stamped bank statement showing salary deposits for the last 3 months
  • Round-trip flight tickets
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Copies of all passport stamps and visas issued in the past 5 years