South Korea Passport and Visa entry requirements
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Passports:
To enter South Korea, a passport valid for a minimum of three months is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Passport and Visa entry requirements
Entry requirements for Americans: A valid passport is required for entry. A visa is required, except for stays of up to three months for business or tourism purposes. Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay must be shown at immigration.
Entry requirements for UK nationals: A valid passport is required for entry. A visa is required, except for stays of up to three months for business or tourism purposes for passport holders endorsed British Citizen, British Overseas Territories Citizen with Right to Abode, or British Subject with Right to Abode. British citizens entering South Korea through Jeju island will only be given a 30-day visa.
Entry requirements for Canadians: A valid passport is required for entry. A visa is required, except for stays of up to three months for business or tourism purposes.
Entry requirements for Australians: A valid passport is required. A visa is required, except for stays of up to three months for business or tourism purposes. Holders of an APEC Business Travel Card do not need a visa provided it is endorsed 'valid for travel to KOR'.
Entry requirements for South Africans: A valid passport is required, however South African citizens do not need a visa for touristic stays of up to 30 days.
Entry requirements for New Zealanders: A valid passport is required. A visa is required, except for stays of up to three months for business or tourism purposes. Holders of an APEC Travel Card do not need a visa.
Entry requirements for Irish nationals: A valid passport is required. A visa is required, except for stays of up to three months for business or tourism purposes.
Passport/Visa Note: All visitors require a valid passport, a return or onward ticket, sufficient funds, all documents for the next destination and a contact address in South Korea. Those requiring a visa should obtain one from a Korean Embassy or Consulate before entering the country. Visas are not required if passenger holds an APEC Business Travel Card, provided the back of the card states validity for travel to South Korea. It is highly recommended that passports have at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.
