Ethiopia
South Korea
South Korea visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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
South Korea’s tourist visa costs US$40 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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 Ethiopia
- Embassy of South Korea in Addis Ababa
Kebele 04, Nefas Silk Lafto, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
South Korea has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
South Korean citizens travelling to Ethiopia
South KoreaEthiopia Visa on arrival Ethiopia 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.
Before travelling from Ethiopia to South Korea, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Ethiopian citizens can stay in South Korea
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in South Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Korea is applied for online on its official government portal; Ethiopian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Korea’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
North Korea requires Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Ethiopia issues South Korean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the South Korean embassy in Ethiopia?
The South Korean embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia issues South Korean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
No; Ethiopian 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.