What documents do I need to enter South Korea?

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements You must have a valid U.S. passport to enter Korea. From April 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, the Korean Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) is not required for US citizens for stays of 90 days or less that are for tourism or business purposes.



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Can U.S. passport holders visit South Korea without a visa? U.S. citizens can visit South Korea without a visa and stay for up to 90 days with just their passport. With the optional K-ETA, they can avoid completing an arrival card.

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Travelers need to show their negative result to the airline before boarding their flight to ? Korea. You will not be allowed to board their flight if you don't have a valid pre-departure negative test result. Effective July 15, 2021, this applies to Korean nationals as well as foreign nationals.

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Complete list of South Korea Visa Free Countries
  • 6 months. Canada*
  • 90 days. European Union European Union citizens (except Cyprus)# Antigua and Barbuda. Argentina. Australia* Bahamas. Barbados. Botswana. Brazil. Chile. ...
  • 60 days. Lesotho. Russia.
  • 30 days. Albania. Andorra. Bahrain. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Brunei. Cyprus. Eswatini. Fiji.


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Once you're on the ground, you'll marvel at just how budget-friendly this East Asian nation is. You don't have to stay put, either – the relatively low cost of pretty much everything makes traveling around and actually seeing the country easy on the wallet too.

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Budget-Friendly Travel Planning You should plan to spend around ?147,903 ($111) per day on your vacation in South Korea, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, ?38,176 ($29) on meals for one day and ?21,533 ($16) on local transportation.

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