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South Korea visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Russian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 60 days.
- Maximum stay
- 60 days
- Where to apply
- 7 missions
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at overseas.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 Russia
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- Consulate General of South Korea in Saint Petersburg
191104 Nekrasova Street Bldg. 32-A, Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Consulate General of South Korea in Vladivostok
Pologaya Street 19, Vladivostok, 690091, Russia
- Consulate General of South Korea in Irkutsk
3rd. Floor, 44, Gegarin Boulevard, lrkustk Russia, Irkutsk
- Consulate General of South Korea in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
улица Ленина 283Б, Южно-Сахалинск
- Consulate of South Korea in Tyumen
улица 25 Октября 25, Tyumen
- Honorary Consulate of South Korea in Yekaterinburg
улица Долорес Ибаррури 2b, Екатеринбург
South Korean citizens travelling to Russia
South KoreaRussia Visa-free, 60 days Russia 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 Russia 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 Russian citizens can stay in South Korea
Russian citizens may stay in South Korea for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Korea.
How Russian citizens apply
Russian 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 Russian citizens
North Korea requires Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Russia
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Russia, for stays of up to 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Russian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 60 days.
How long can Russian citizens stay in South Korea?
Russian citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 60 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 Russia?
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Russia, for stays of up to 60 days.
Can Russian citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
No; Russian 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.