Visa requirements for South Korean citizens

eVisa^[2][3]
Travel banned

• Travel has been banned since July 2007 after the South Korean hostage crisis in Afghanistan.
• Separately, according to visa policy of Afghanistan, visitors can apply for an e-Visa. They must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).

• Application for a tourist visa to Algeria must be accompanied either by a certificate of accommodation.
• Persons may be denied entry if entering with a passport containing visas or stamps issued by Israel.
• Visitors on tours organized to some southern regions by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days.^[6][7]

• 30 days per trip, but no more than 90 days within any 1 calendar year for tourism purposes only.^[10]
• Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation.^[11]
• An International Certificate of Vaccination is required.

• As of 15 April 2023, due to safety concerns, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting within 10km from the Azerbaijani border.^[15]

• 90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted. May enter using SmartGate on arrival in Australia.^[17]

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• Upon arrival at the any international airport, visitors can obtain visa through a kiosk.
• As of 15 April 2023, due to safety concerns, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting within 5km from the Armenian border.^[21]

• Not available at all entry points.^[26]

• Must arrive and leave via Minsk National Airport and not flights to/from Russia
• e-Visa is available at land border and airport.
• As of 8 March 2022, due to safety concerns, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting within 30km from the Ukrainian border.^[30]

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• Must have an international vaccination certificate.
• Three types of electronic visa are offered: the e-Visa valid for 30 days for a single entry (50 EUR), the e-Visa valid for 30 days for several (multiple) entries (75 EUR), and the e-Visa valid for 90 days to make several (multiple) entries (100 EUR).^[35]

• The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD.^[38]

• 90 days within any year period.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• As of October 16, 2025, due to safety concerns, the South Korean government bans its citizens from traveling to Boko San District, Bavet City, and Poipet City in Kampot Province.^[52][53]

• eTA required if arriving by air.^[57]
• Also, an eTA not required when arriving by car, bus, train or boat (including a cruise ship).

• Available at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente, or Santiago international airports. Cost for a visa on arrival is around 25 EUR.^[60]

• Visa waiver is valid until 31 December, 2026.
• 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan) using any mode of transport. Must have a confirmed onward ticket/itinerary, and enter through 1 of 64 approved ports.
  • During which, may freely travel within the 24 provinces permitted for visa-free transit and engage in tourism, business, and visits.^[67]

• 24-hour visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), is available at most international airports, without leaving the airport.^[67]
  • Travellers who need to leave the airport may obtain a temporary entry permit from immigration.^[67]

• 5-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) for Shenzhen if arriving at designated ports of entry from Hong Kong by land or sea, for stays within Shenzhen.
• 3-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) if arriving in Zhuhai or Xiamen at designated ports of entry, for stays within the respective city.

• 15-day visa-free entry for cruise ship passengers in tour groups, if arriving at any cruise port along China's coastline, including but not limited to Tianjin; Dalian; Shanghai; Lianyungang; Wenzhou; Zhoushan; Xiamen; Qingdao; Guangzhou; Shenzhen; Beihai; Haikou; Sanya. May further travel inland to all regions of coastal provinces (and equivalents) and Beijing.^[68]

• May apply for a port visa (Visa on Arrival) if travelling for an urgent, qualified reason. Prior clearance for port visa is highly recommended or may be denied boarding by airlines.^[69]

• Nationals of any country can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 45 days. Also, the cost is 30 EUR or 50 USD.

• As of 1 February 2025, due to safety concerns, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting the North Kivu Province.^[75]
• As of 19 February 2025, due to safety concerns, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting the South Kivu Province.^[76][77]

• e-Visa holders must arrive via Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• 90 days within any 180-day period.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.^[101]
• e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
• e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days.^[102]

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• e-Visa holders must arrive via Léon-Mba International Airport.

• An entry clearance must be obtained from the Gambian Immigration prior to travel.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

Visa not required^[119]
Travel banned

• As of 1 May 2024, due to safety concerns, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting Haiti.^[120]
• Separately, the Haitian government grants visa exemption to Koreans (90 days).

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• Visa on Arrival is only granted at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai airport.^[126]
• e-Visa holders must arrive via 32 designated airports^{[Note 2]} or 5 designated seaports.^{[Note 3][127]}
• An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year.^[128]
• Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.^[129]

eVisa^[132][133]
Travel banned

• As of March 5, 2026, the South Korean government bans its citizens from traveling to Iran due to the worsening situation in the Middle East.^[134]

eVisa^[135][136]
Travel banned

• Since 2004, it has been recommended to refrain from entering Iraq due to the danger of Al Qaeda, and since August 7, 2007, penalties have been introduced for Koreans entering Iraq.
• Separately, according to Iraqi policy, visitors can apply for an e-Visa.

• As of 7 August 2024, due to heightened tensions and instability between Israel and Lebanon, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting within 4km from the Lebanese border.^[140][141]

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge)

• 60 days within any 180-day period.

• Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance.
• eTA fee is 32.50 USD.
• Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable).
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
• Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda.^[150]

• Nationals of either Koreas seeking to visit the other must submit the North/South Korea visitation verification certificate and the Departure card to the Immigration Officer at the immigration port and go through immigration inspection. Also, nationals of South Korea must seek governmental authorization before departure.^[153]

• 30 days within any 60-day period.

• As of 1 February 2024, due to safety concerns, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone.^[160]

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• 1 month extendable for 2 additional months.
• Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or stamp in the passport, and in possession of a phone number & address to be visited in Lebanon, and a non-refundable onward or round trip ticket.
• As of 7 August 2024, due to safety concerns, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting within 4km from the Israeli border. And from 12 October 2024, the South Korean government expanded the ban to the South Governorate, and the Nabatieh Governorate.^[163]

eVisa^[167][168]
Travel banned

• As of 2014, due to threats by Libyan Civil War, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting Libya.
• Separately, according to Libya's e-Visa site, visitors can apply for an e-Visa.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• For stays of 61 to 90 days, the visa fee is 59 USD.

Visa required^[178]
Travel banned

• As of November 4, 2025, due to safety concerns and threats by Al-Qaeda in the country, the South Korean government has imposed a ban on its citizens traveling to Mali.^[179][180]
• Separately, according to visa policy of Mali, visitors must obtain a visa in advance.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.

• 90 days within any 180-day period.

• Visa waiver is valid until 31 December, 2026.

• Visitors must register their ETA on the e-Visa platform at least 48 hours before travel and pay a processing fee of 48 USD.

• Visa on arrival - from October 21, 2025 for 1 year.
• Must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung.
• As of 1 May 2024, due to safety concerns, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting Rakhine State.^[197]

• Visa on arrival is available at the following locations:
  • Hosea Kutako International Airport
  • Impalila Island
  • Katima Mulilo
  • Ngoma
  • Trans Kalahari (Buitepos)
  • Walvis Bay Airport

• Pre-arranged visa on arrival is available. (Simplified visa procedure is available. not exceeding 3 months of stay.)

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• May enter using eGate.^[205]
• International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority.^[206]
• Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.^[207] Such travellers are not required to pay the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.^[206]

Visa required^[209]
Travel banned in most areas

• As of November 8, 2025, due to safety concerns, the South Korean government has imposed a ban on its citizens traveling to all region of Niger, with the exception of Niamey.^[210][211]
• Separately, according to visa policy of Niger, visitors must obtain a visa in advance.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• For stays up to 30 days an e-Visa can be obtained.

• Can be extended by twice only with a fee.

• Available at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).

• A single or multiple entry eVisa for stays of up to 59 days is also available.^[227][228]
• Single entry e-Visa is valid for 3 months, while multiple entry e-Visa is valid for 6 months or 1 year.
• As of 1 December 2015, due to safety concerns, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting Basilan, Sulu Archipelago, Tawi-Tawi, and Zamboanga City.^[229]

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• 90 days within any 180-day period.^[235]
• As of June 30, 2025, foreigners entering Russia without a visa must pre-register in the ruID mobile app and receive a digital code at least 72 hours before entry. However, this is currently optional and not mandatory.
• As of 8 March 2022, due to safety concerns, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting within 30km from the Ukrainian border. And as of November 21, 2024, the ban was expanded to include the entire Kursk Oblast region.^[236][237]

• Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Uganda.^[150]

• 90 days within any 180-day period.

• Application can be submitted up to 30 days before travel.
• Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles.
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
• Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card.
• Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• Visitors may obtain a free permit valid for 3 months within any 1-year period on arrival.

eVisa^[260][261]
Travel banned

• Since 2006, due to safety concerns, South Koreans have been requested to refrain from entering Somalia, and since August 7, 2007, Koreans entering Somalia are subject to punishment.
• Separately, according to Somalia's e-Visa site, visitors can apply for an e-Visa.

• Obtainable online 30 days single entry for 100 USD, 90 days multiple entry for 200 USD and 180 days multiple entry for 350 USD.
• Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

Visa required^[268]
Travel banned

• As of 29 April 2023, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting Sudan during the Sudanese civil war.
• Separately, according to visa policy of Sudan, visitors must obtain a visa in advance.

• An entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival.^[271]
• Multiple entry e-Visa is also available.^[272]

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

• 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

eVisa^[276][277]
Travel banned

• As of 2011 and 2014, due to threats by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting Syria.
• Separately, according to Syria's e-Visa site, visitors can apply for an e-Visa.

• e-Visa also available for stays up to 60 days.^[279]
• e-Visa holders can enter through all border points.

• Not available at all entry points but obtainable at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or at Dili Sea Port.
• Fee : transit 20 USD; tourist 30 USD; business 50 USD.

• 10-day visa on arrival if holding a letter of invitation provided by a company registered in Turkmenistan with a prior approval from the Foreign Ministry. Visitors can apply to extend their stay for an additional 10 days.^[291]
• When transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD.^[292][293]

• Visa is issued free of charge.

• Can also be entered on an East Africa Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda.^[150]
• International Certificate of Vaccination required.

Visa not required^[297]
Travel banned

• As of 13 February 2022, due to safety concerns, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting Ukraine.
• Separately, the Ukrainian government grants visa exemption to Koreans (90 days within 180 days).

• ESTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.^[303]
• ESTA is also required when entering the country by cruise ship or land.^[304]
• A Form I-94 is required for entry into the United States by land. It carries a $30 fee and can be obtained either online or upon arrival.^[305]
• Visa required for nationals of VWP countries who have travelled or been present in Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen at any time on or after 1 March 2011 or Cuba at any time on or after 12 January 2021, or nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan or Syria. Exceptions apply if the travel was in military or diplomatic service of the VWP country.
• ESTA is not required for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands.

• As of 21 November 2025, due to safety concerns, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting the border states of Zulia, Táchira, Apure, and Sucre, excluding their respective capitals and the eastern part of Zulia.

• A single entry e-Visa valid for 90 days is also available.^[312]

Visa required^[313]
Travel banned

• Special permission needed for travel outside Sanaa or Aden.
• As of 2011 and 2014, due to threats by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting Yemen.
• Separately, Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).^[314]

• Visitors are eligible for a universal (KAZA) visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.

• Visitors are eligible for a universal (KAZA) visa allowing access to Zambia.