South Korea
Canada
Canada visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$7
- Processing time
- Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours
For the ETA, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: Usually up to 6 months per visit, as decided by the border officer.
Where to apply in South Korea
- Embassy of Canada in Seoul
21 Jeongdong-gil (Jeong-dong), Jung-gu, Seoul (04518)
- Consulate of Canada in Busan
신산북로 99, 49421 부산광역시
Canadian citizens travelling to South Korea
CanadaSouth Korea Visa-free, 180 days South Korea visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- 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 South Korea to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South Korean citizens can stay in Canada
South Korean citizens may stay in Canada for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Canada.
How South Korean citizens apply
South Korean citizens apply for the ETA for Canada online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Canadian citizens travelling to South Korea
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for South Korea, for stays of up to 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Canada?
South Korean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Canada, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Canada?
South Korean citizens can stay in Canada for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the Canada ETA cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$7 for the ETA. Processing time: Most approvals arrive within minutes; if documents are requested, instructions come within 72 hours.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for South Korea, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can South Korean citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; South Korean citizens need an ETA for Canada.
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.