Australia
South Korea
South Korea visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at overseas.mofa.go.kr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
South Korean citizens travelling to Australia
South KoreaAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of South Korea
Travel advice for South Korea
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Australian citizens planning a trip to South Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in South Korea
Australian citizens may stay in South Korea for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Korea.
South Korea’s neighbours for Australian citizens
North Korea requires Australian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Australia
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Australia, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Australian citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Australian citizens stay in South Korea?
Australian citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Australia?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Australia, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Australian citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
Yes, Australian citizens can enter South Korea without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.