Kazakhstan
South Korea
South Korea visa for Kazakh citizens
Entry requirement
Kazakh citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kaz.mofa.go.kr
Which South Korea visa?
K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- As set for your nationality in the K-ETA eligibility list, 90 days per visit for many countries
- Fee
- ₩10,000
- Processing time
- Generally within 72 hours
All visa types for South Korea
South Korea’s ETA costs ₩10,000 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is k-eta.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Generally within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: As set for your nationality in the K-ETA eligibility list, 90 days per visit for many countries.
Where to apply in Kazakhstan
- Embassy of South Korea in Astana
Obagan 5, Nur-Sultan, 010009 Kazakhstan, Astana
- Consulate General of South Korea in Almaty
Kaldayakov st. 66A, Bogenbai batyr st. corner, Almaty
South Korean citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
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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 Kazakhstan 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 Kazakh citizens can stay in South Korea
Kazakh citizens may stay in South Korea for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Korea.
How Kazakh citizens apply
Kazakh citizens apply for the ETA for South Korea online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
South Korea’s neighbours for Kazakh citizens
North Korea requires Kazakh citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Kazakh citizens do not need a visa for South Korea, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Kazakh citizens stay in South Korea?
Kazakh citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 30 days with an ETA.
How much does the South Korea ETA cost?
South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of ₩10,000 for the ETA. Processing time: Generally within 72 hours.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Kazakh citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
No; Kazakh citizens need an ETA for South Korea.
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.