3 nationalities that may need a visa for South Korea
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Use the Korea Visa Portal or the responsible Korean mission to confirm the correct visa category, forms, documents, and submission route.
Open Korea Visa Portal ↗Route data last refreshed: Jun 8, 2026. Always verify time-sensitive details with the linked authority or reference source.
Planning a trip to South Korea? Whether you need a visa — and how hard it is to get one — depends on the passport you hold. Some nationalities have a relatively easy time, while others face more scrutiny and longer processing times.
The list above shows every nationality we have data for traveling to South Korea. You can see the visa type, indicative processing time, and fee where available. Click any route to get the full breakdown of required documents and route-specific preparation notes.