Netherlands
South Korea
South Korea visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
Dutch 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 the Netherlands
South KoreaNetherlands Visa-free, 90 days Netherlands 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 the Netherlands 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 Dutch citizens can stay in South Korea
Dutch 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 Dutch citizens
North Korea requires Dutch citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to the Netherlands
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for the Netherlands: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between the Netherlands and South Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Dutch citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Dutch citizens stay in South Korea?
Dutch citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for the Netherlands: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Dutch citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
Yes, Dutch 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.