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Answer · 29 October 2026
| If you hold | Answer | Stay | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport only | Electronic travel authorisation neededNo visa, but you need an electronic travel authorisation before travel (k-eta.go.kr). Apply (about KRW 10,000) at least 24 hours before departure; approval usually within 72 hours. Children 17 and under and travellers 65 and over don't need a K-ETA. | up to 90 days | Korea Ministry of Justice, K-ETA portal: visa-exempt countries and periods of stay confirmed by an official sourceCheck → |
| Schengen residence permit | Electronic travel authorisation neededNo visa, but you need an electronic travel authorisation before travel (k-eta.go.kr). Apply (about KRW 10,000) at least 24 hours before departure; approval usually within 72 hours. Children 17 and under and travellers 65 and over don't need a K-ETA. | up to 90 days | Korea Ministry of Justice, K-ETA portal: visa-exempt countries and periods of stay confirmed by an official sourceCheck → |