Canada
South Korea
South Korea visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for South Korea, for stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 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 Canada
South KoreaCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada 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.
For a trip from Canada to South Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Canadian citizens can stay in South Korea
Canadian citizens may stay in South Korea for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Korea.
South Korea’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
North Korea requires Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Canada
South Korean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for South Korea, for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in South Korea?
Canadian citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 180 days.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Canada?
South Korean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Canadian citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
Yes, Canadian citizens can enter South Korea without a visa and stay for up to 180 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.