Japan
South Korea
South Korea visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Japanese 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 · Confirm at overseas.mofa.go.kr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
South Korean citizens travelling to Japan
South KoreaJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan 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 Japan 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 Japanese citizens can stay in South Korea
Japanese 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 Japanese citizens
North Korea requires Japanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Japan
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Japan and South Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Japanese citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in South Korea?
Japanese citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Japan?
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Japan, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Japanese citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
Yes, Japanese 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.