IcelandSouth Korea

South Korea visa for Icelandic citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Icelandic citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for South Korea

South Korean citizens travelling to Iceland

South KoreaIceland Visa-free, 90 days Iceland 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 Iceland 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 Icelandic citizens can stay in South Korea

Icelandic 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 Icelandic citizens

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

South Korean citizens travelling to Iceland

No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Iceland, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Iceland and South Korea.

Frequently asked questions

Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for South Korea?

Icelandic citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Icelandic citizens stay in South Korea?

Icelandic citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days.

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Iceland?

No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Iceland, for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Icelandic citizens enter South Korea visa-free?

Yes, Icelandic 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.