South Korea
Australia
Australia visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at southkorea.embassy.gov.au
Which Australia visa?
Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) and eVisitor (subclass 651)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 3 months after each entry
- Fee
- A$20
- Processing time
- ETA results are given immediately in most cases
Apply on Home Affairs – Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
Australia’s ETA costs A$20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Processing time, as Australia states it: ETA results are given immediately in most cases. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 3 months after each entry.
Where to apply in South Korea
Australian citizens travelling to South Korea
AustraliaSouth Korea Visa-free, 90 days South Korea visa for citizens of Australia
Travel advice for Australia
- 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.
South Korean citizens planning a trip to Australia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Australia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Australia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Australia (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long South Korean citizens can stay in Australia
South Korean citizens may stay in Australia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Australia.
How South Korean citizens apply
South Korean citizens apply for the ETA for Australia online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Australian citizens travelling to South Korea
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for South Korea, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Australia?
South Korean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Australia?
South Korean citizens can stay in Australia for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the Australia ETA cost?
Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$20 for the ETA. Processing time: ETA results are given immediately in most cases.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for South Korea, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can South Korean citizens enter Australia visa-free?
No; South Korean citizens need an ETA for Australia.
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.