Do you need a visa for South Korea?
Entry rules for South Korea for 10 passports, each checked against the official source: 9 without a visa, 1 with a pre-registration, 0 with a visa.
We list only the pairs we have checked against the official source. A destination or passport that is not listed has not been checked yet; it does not mean a visa is required.
How this tool works
We read the official notice for each pair and record the date. Nothing here is generated; a pair with no written check is not shown.
How we check| Passport | Entry | What it means | Last checked | Full rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | No visa | No visa, no K-ETA until end 2026. Australia is on South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption list. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
| Austria | No visa | No visa. Austrian passport holders can visit South Korea visa-free for up to 90 days. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Canada | No visa | No visa, no K-ETA until end 2026. Canada is on South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption list. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
| France | No visa | No visa or K-ETA. French passport holders can visit South Korea for tourism or temporary visits for less than 90 days. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Germany | No visa | No visa, no K-ETA until end 2026. Germany is on South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption list. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
| Ireland | No visa | No pre-travel authorization. Irish passport holders traveling to South Korea for a short-term visit or business are temporarily exempt from K-ETA. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Portugal | Pre-registration | Online declaration required. Portuguese passport holders submit a South Korea e-Arrival Card before arrival. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Spain | No visa | No visa, no K-ETA until end 2026. Spain is on South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption list. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
| United Kingdom | No visa | No visa, no K-ETA until end 2026. United Kingdom is on South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption list. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
| United States | No visa | No visa, no K-ETA until end 2026. United States is on South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption list. | Oct 2, 2026 | Full rules |
Before you fly to South Korea
South Korea pairs the capital Seoul with the Silla monuments of Gyeongju and the volcanic island of Jeju.
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs a visa, an online travel authorization or nothing at all, written from the official rules and dated.
Read the guideTrip cost in South KoreaA bed, food, transport and sights per day, at three price levels.
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Do Australian passport holders need a visa for South Korea?
No visa, no K-ETA until end 2026. Australia is on South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption list.
Do Austrian passport holders need a visa for South Korea?
No visa. Austrian passport holders can visit South Korea visa-free for up to 90 days.
Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for South Korea?
No visa, no K-ETA until end 2026. Canada is on South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption list.
Do French passport holders need a visa for South Korea?
No visa or K-ETA. French passport holders can visit South Korea for tourism or temporary visits for less than 90 days.
Do German passport holders need a visa for South Korea?
No visa, no K-ETA until end 2026. Germany is on South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption list.
Do Irish passport holders need a visa for South Korea?
No pre-travel authorization. Irish passport holders traveling to South Korea for a short-term visit or business are temporarily exempt from K-ETA.
Do Portuguese passport holders need a visa for South Korea?
Online declaration required. Portuguese passport holders submit a South Korea e-Arrival Card before arrival.
Do Spanish passport holders need a visa for South Korea?
No visa, no K-ETA until end 2026. Spain is on South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption list.
Do British passport holders need a visa for South Korea?
No visa, no K-ETA until end 2026. United Kingdom is on South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption list.
Do US passport holders need a visa for South Korea?
No visa, no K-ETA until end 2026. United States is on South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption list.