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South Korea visa for Chilean citizens

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 90 days

Chilean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at overseas.mofa.go.kr

Which South Korea visa?

K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)

Key facts

Maximum stay
As set for your nationality in the K-ETA eligibility list, 90 days per visit for many countries
Fee
₩10,000
Processing time
Generally within 72 hours

Apply on K-ETA (Ministry of Justice)

All visa types for South Korea

South Korea’s ETA costs ₩10,000 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is k-eta.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Generally within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: As set for your nationality in the K-ETA eligibility list, 90 days per visit for many countries.

Where to apply in Chile

South Korean citizens travelling to Chile

South KoreaChile Visa-free, 90 days Chile 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 Chile 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Chilean citizens can stay in South Korea

Chilean citizens may stay in South Korea for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Korea.

How Chilean citizens apply

Chilean citizens apply for the ETA for South Korea online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

South Korea’s neighbours for Chilean citizens

North Korea requires Chilean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South Korean citizens travelling to Chile

South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Chile: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Frequently asked questions

Do Chilean citizens need a visa for South Korea?

Chilean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Chilean citizens stay in South Korea?

Chilean citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days with an ETA.

How much does the South Korea ETA cost?

South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of ₩10,000 for the ETA. Processing time: Generally within 72 hours.

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Chile?

South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Chile: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Can Chilean citizens enter South Korea visa-free?

No; Chilean citizens need an ETA for South Korea.

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.