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Rule valid from 1 January 2027: Electronic travel authorisation needed. From 2027 the temporary K-ETA exemption ends (unless extended): apply for a K-ETA at k-eta.go.kr before travel.
Answer · 29 October 2026
| If you hold | Answer | Stay | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport only | No visa neededVisa-free; until 31 December 2026 citizens of this country are exempt from K-ETA (optional, saves filling in the arrival card). From 2027 K-ETA will probably be required again.Rule valid until: 31 December 2026 | up to 90 days | LoyaltyLobby: South Korea extends K-ETA waiver for 22 countries through December 2026 secondary source · needs confirmationCheck → |
| Schengen residence permit | No visa neededVisa-free; until 31 December 2026 citizens of this country are exempt from K-ETA (optional, saves filling in the arrival card). From 2027 K-ETA will probably be required again.Rule valid until: 31 December 2026 | up to 90 days | LoyaltyLobby: South Korea extends K-ETA waiver for 22 countries through December 2026 secondary source · needs confirmationCheck → |
Official government site: hikorea.go.kr
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