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South Korea visa for Irish citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

South Korea admits Irish 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 mofa.go.kr

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for South Korea

South Korean citizens travelling to Ireland

South KoreaIreland Visa-free, 90 days Ireland 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 Ireland 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 Irish citizens can stay in South Korea

Irish 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 Irish citizens

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

South Korean citizens travelling to Ireland

Ireland admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Ireland and South Korea.

Frequently asked questions

Do Irish citizens need a visa for South Korea?

South Korea admits Irish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Irish citizens stay in South Korea?

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

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Ireland admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Irish citizens enter South Korea visa-free?

Yes, Irish 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.