South Korea Visa

South Korea Visa

South Korea maintains a visa waiver agreement list and a designated visa-free entry list with countries not included on those lists requiring a visa to enter the country.

In addition, foreigners wishing to engage in certain activities such as diplomatic work, gainful employment, study or residence must apply for the appropriate visa prior to engaging in that activity in country.

Canada citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for the stays of maximum 180 days.

Holders of passports from citizens the following 117 countries can visit South Korea without a visa for the stays of maximum days as stated:

90 Days

Special Policy

If traveling by air to Jeju Island via Seoul, Busan, Cheongju, Muan and Yangyang, citizens of China who are traveling as part of a tourist group with an authorized travel agent may stay in mainland South Korea for up to 5 days. They may remain in Jeju for 15 days.

All ordinary passport holders except the following can stay visa-free for 30 days in Jeju Province.

However, the above-mentioned nationalities are eligible if holding a Certificate of Invitation issued by Jeju Island Immigration Office, or have previous visited South Korea for 3 times since 1996 or once since 2006 while holding permanent residence permits issued by Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the United States.


Remarks: The provided information serves as a guideline only. If you have any doubts, please refer to the appropriate authority for clarification.