How long can you stay in South Korea?
South Korea offers 90 days visa-free per entry to most Western nationalities (180 for Canadians), but requires K-ETA pre-authorization since 2026.
For 9 of the 11 passports we cover. Check yours below.
By passport
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 180 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Visa required | — |
How the days count
- Arrive in South Korea on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 29 August (day 90).
- Each entry gets its own allowance, but repeated back-to-back entries ("border runs") can get you refused at the border.
Good to know
- 90 days per entry (180 for Canadians)
- K-ETA required (~$7 USD, valid 3 years)
- Apply 72+ hours before travel
Notes
K-ETA required for visa-free entry.
Staying longer
Working holiday (for some, under 30/35), E-7 specialist visa, F-2-7 points-based, D-10 job seeker, digital nomad visa (F-1-D, 1 year).
If you overstay
Overstaying — even by a day or two — can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on coming back, and it can follow you on future visa applications. Penalties vary by country and by case, so confirm the current rules with the official source below.
Questions people ask
How long can Americans stay in South Korea?
Americans can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days per entry without a visa. Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly.
How long can British citizens stay in South Korea?
British citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days per entry without a visa. Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly.
How long can Canadians stay in South Korea?
Canadians can stay in South Korea for up to 180 days per entry without a visa. Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly.
How long can Australians stay in South Korea?
Australians can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days per entry without a visa. Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly.
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Last verified against an official source: 2026-05-21.
Official source: www.k-eta.go.kr
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