Those that fall in the following categories will be allowed to enter Korea without a visa.
Nationals of visa waiver countries can enter Korea without a visa as long as the purpose of their visit is tourism or temporary visit. If they want to engage in profitable activities such as employment, they must apply for a Korean visa suitable for their purpose.
» Find Countries under Visa Waiver Agreements with Korea
» Countries that are granted visa-free entry for diplomatic, government official, and general passport holders
Continent | Countries |
Asia | Macau(90 days), Brunei, Saudi Arabia, Arab Emirates, Yemen, Oman, Japan (90 days), Qatar, Taiwan, Hong Kong (90 days), Kuwait, BAHRAIN(90 days) [12 countries] |
North America | United States(90 days), Canada (6 months) [2 countries] |
South America | Guyana, Guatemala, Argentina, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay [6 countries] |
Europe | Monaco, Vatican, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania, Cyprus, San Marino, Serbia, Montenegro, Slovenia (90 days), Andorra, Croatia [11 countries] |
Oceania | Guam, Nauru, New Caledonia, Micronesia, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Fiji, Australia (90 days), Marshall Islands, Palau, Tuvalu, Tonga [13 countries] |
Africa | South Africa, Seychelles, Mauritius, Swaziland, Egypt [5 Countries] |
For all other citizens, a visa must be obtained prior to arrival in Korea. We are also committed to assisting our international participants on the application process for a travel visa. If you require a visa to visit Korea, please check with your local embassy of the republic of Korea or consulate to obtain the necessary documents. In addition, please allow enough time to process your visa. Please visit http://www.hikorea.go.kr for further information on the visa process.