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South Korea visa for Italian citizens
Entry requirement
Italian citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- 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 Italy
South KoreaItaly Visa-free, 90 days Italy 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.
Italian citizens planning a trip to South Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Italian citizens can stay in South Korea
Italian 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 Italian citizens
North Korea requires Italian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Italy
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Italy, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Italy and South Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Italian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Italian citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Italian citizens stay in South Korea?
Italian citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Italy?
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Italy, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Italian citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
Yes, Italian 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.