Visa
Visitors entering the Republic of Korea (ROK) must hold a valid passport and visa to enter the country.
Nationals of visa waiver or visa-free countries may enter the country without a visa for tourism purposes only. For any other purposes, such as employment or education, proper visas are required.
Nationals of non-visa waiver countries must apply for visas at the nearest Korean embassy or consulate prior to entering the ROK.
Countries that are granted visa-free entry for general passport holders.
Nationals of the following countries are allowed to enter and stay in ROK for up to 30 days of visa-free sojourn for tourism or visitation.
Countries with Visa Waiver Agreement with Korea
대한민국에 무사증입국이 가능한 국가/지역
Continent |
Countries |
Asia
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- Malaysia (90 days), Bangladesh (90 days), Singapore (90 days), United Arab Emirates (general), Israel (90 days), Kazakhstan (30 days), Thailand (90 days), Turkey (90 days), Pakistan (90 days),
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Americas
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- Guatemala (90 days), Grenada (90 days), Nicaragua (90 days), Dominican Republic (90 days), Commonwealth of Dominica (90 days), Mexico (90 days), Barbados (90 days), Bahamas (90 days), Venezuela (90 days), Brazil (90 days), Saint Lucia (90 days),SaintVincent and the Grenadines (90 days), Suriname (90 days), Haiti (90 days), Antigua and Barbuda (90 days), El Salvador (90 days), Jamaica (90 days), Costa Rica (90 days), Colombia (90 days), Trinidad and Tobago (90 days), Panama (90 days),Peru(90 days)
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Europe
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- Greece (90 days), Netherlands (90 days), Norway (90 days), Denmark (90 days), Germany (90 days), Latvia (90 days), Russia (60 days), Romania (90 days), Luxembourg (90 days), Lithuania (90 days), Liechtenstein (90 days), Malta (90 days), Belgium(90days), Bulgaria(90 days), Sweden (90 days), Switzerland (90 days), Spain (90 days), Slovakia (90 days), Iceland (90 days), Ireland (90 days), Estonia (90 days), U.K. (90 days), Austria (90 days), Italy (90 days), Czech Republic (90 days),Portugal(60 days), Poland (90 days), France (90 days), Finland (90 days), Hungary (90 days)
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Africa
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- Liberia (90 days), Lesotho (90 days), Morocco (90 days), Tunisia (30 days)
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Oceania
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※ The list was last updated in May, 2019. Please check the latest information at the Korean Embassy or Consulate of your residence before visiting Korea.
Immigrations and Customs
Once disembarking from your plane, follow the signs to get to immigrations.
Non-resident foreigners
must fill out an Arrival card like pictured below.
1
Chinese character name8
Home Address2
Family (last) name9
Occupation3
Given name(s)10
Address in Korea
(Name of Hotel, address, etc.)4
Gender11
Purpose of visit5
Nationality12
Flight number6
Date of Birth13
Port of Boarding
ex. Bangkok, Los Angeles7
Passport number14
Your signature
After going through immigrations and baggage claim, you must pass through the customs checkpoint before exiting the terminal. You must present your customs declaration form even if you have nothing to declare. If traveling with family, you may filloutone card for the entire family.
For further information about customs related matters, please refer to Korea Customs Service website and about immigration related matters, please visit Immigration Office website.