Germany
South Korea
South Korea visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
South Korea admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- 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 Germany
South KoreaGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany 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 Germany 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).
Good to know
How long German citizens can stay in South Korea
German 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 German citizens
North Korea requires German citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Germany
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Germany and South Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for South Korea?
South Korea admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can German citizens stay in South Korea?
German citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Germany?
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Germany, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can German citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
Yes, German 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.