Can I enter Korea without a visa?

Many nationalities can enter visa-free for a limited stay, but it depends on your passport and the reason for travel. Check your country, then check whether K-ETA or the e-Arrival card applies.

• •The permitted stay depends on your nationality and the visa-free agreement.
• ✓For many visa-free nationalities, the K-ETA requirement is temporarily waived through December 31, 2026; the free online e-Arrival card still applies.
• △Work, study and long stays need a visa that you obtain before travel.

• •A passport valid for your whole stay
• •Your country’s entry rules from the official sites

• •Assuming one rule applies to every passport

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• HiKorea (Korea Immigration Service)
• K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)

Entry rules change. This site’s visa data is dated and checked against the official sites.