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South Korea
South Korea visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
South Korea requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 9 missions
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at overseas.mofa.go.kr
Which South Korea visa?
C-3 short-term visit visa (C-3-9 ordinary tourist, C-3-1 general)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel
All visa types for South Korea
For the tourist visa, South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40, and applications are made on visa.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days.
South Korean missions in China
- Embassy of South Korea in Beijing
No.20, DongfangdongLu Chaoyang District, Beijing, China 100600
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- Consulate General of South Korea in Wuhan
4F, Pudong, Develpment Bank B/D, 218, Xinhua-Road, Jianghan-District, Wuhan, 430022 P.R.China
- Consulate General of South Korea in Shanghai
60WanShan Road, Shanghai, China 200336
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- Consulate General of South Korea in Guangzhou
No. 18, Youlin Road 3, Chigang Consulate Area, Haizhu District, Gangzhou, China 510310, Guangzhou
Today · Closed - Consulate General of South Korea in Chengdu
14F Square One, 18 Dongyu Street, Jinjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R. China, 610016.
- Consulate General of South Korea in Shenyang
No.37, South 13 Latitude Road, Heping District, . Shenyang, Liaoning, 110003 P.R.China
- Consulate of South Korea in Dalian
FL Hongyuan building, Renmin Road, Zhongshan district, Dalian, 11600, China
All missions of South Korea in China
South Korea has 9 missions in China, with its embassy in Beijing. Consulates: Xi'an, Wuhan, Shanghai, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Chengdu and 2 more.
South Korean citizens travelling to China
South KoreaChina Visa-free, 30 days China 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 China 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in South Korea
How long Chinese citizens may stay in South Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Korea is applied for online on its official government portal; Chinese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Korea’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
North Korea requires Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to China
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for South Korea?
South Korea requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the South Korean embassy in China?
The South Korean embassy in China is in Beijing; there are also consulates in Xi'an, Wuhan, Shanghai and Qingdao.
How much does the South Korea tourist visa cost?
South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for China?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Chinese citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
No; Chinese citizens need an e-Visa 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.