Saudi Arabia
South Korea
South Korea visa for Saudi citizens
Entry requirement
Saudi citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 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 Saudi Arabia
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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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi citizens can stay in South Korea
Saudi citizens may stay in South Korea for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Korea.
South Korea’s neighbours for Saudi citizens
North Korea requires Saudi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
South Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Saudi citizens do not need a visa for South Korea: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Saudi citizens stay in South Korea?
Saudi citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 30 days.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
South Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Saudi Arabia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Saudi citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
Yes, Saudi citizens can enter South Korea without a visa and stay for up to 30 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.