Entry rules by passport
- United States passports
- No visa for tourist stays up to 90 days; passport valid on entry. K-ETA exemption runs through December 31, 2026; recheck for later travel, including age exemptions.Source: US Department of State. Updated as of Nov 3, 2026.
- United Kingdom passports
- British citizens: no tourist visa for 90 days; no K-ETA through December 31, 2026. Passport valid beyond departure; carry an onward/return ticket and submit an arrival card online or on paper.Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Updated as of Nov 3, 2026.
- EU passports
- Visa-free stays vary by passport: usually 90 days or 3 months, Cyprus 30 days. Check K-ETA exemptions: 11 EU states through December 31, 2026, plus ages 17 and under or 65 and over.Source: Korea Ministry of Justice. Updated as of Nov 3, 2026.
- Canada passports
- No visa for tourist stays of up to 180 days, and no K-ETA until December 31, 2026. Your passport must be valid beyond your departure date; submit the entry declaration online within 3 days or on arrival.Source: Government of Canada. Updated as of Nov 3, 2026.
- Australia passports
- No visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days, and no K-ETA until December 31, 2026. Submit the e-Arrival card online within 3 days before arrival, or the paper form on arrival.Source: Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Updated as of Nov 3, 2026.
- India passports
- A visa is normally required for mainland tourism. Limited visa-free transit and Jeju-only exceptions have strict route conditions; check these before booking.Source: Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada. Updated as of Nov 3, 2026.Full guide for India passports
Other passports: Korea Ministry of Justice lists every nationality. Check again before you travel: South Korea makes the final entry decision.