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South Korea: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes No No
British Yes No No
Canadian Yes No No
Other EU Yes No No
USA Yes No No
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.

Visas: 

Visas for South Korea are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:

(a) nationals of Australia, USA and EU countries can stay visa-free in South Korea for up to 90 days, except nationals of Italy and Portugal who may stay for up to 60 days;

(b) nationals of Canada for stays of up to six months.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for South Korea.

Visa note: 

As of 1 Jan, 2012, all foreign visitors to South Korea will be biometrically registered, and are required to have fingerprint samples and a digital photograph taken by an inspector upon entry. Children under 17, and officials of international governmental organisations are exempt from this requirement.

Types and cost: 

Single-entry visa (up to 90 days): US$30; single-entry visa (more than 90 days): US$50; multiple-entry visa: US$80.

For US citizens, the multiple-entry visa fee is US$45.

The same fees apply for both business and tourist visas.

Note: Nationals of Italy, Spain, Sweden and the UK travelling to South Korea can obtain a visa valid for up to six months free of charge.

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Working days: 

Five.

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