South Korea
China
China visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for China: 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 kr.china-embassy.gov.cn
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Chinese citizens travelling to South Korea
ChinaSouth Korea e-Visa South Korea visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from South Korea to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long South Korean citizens can stay in China
South Korean citizens may stay in China for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to China.
China’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
Laos, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Vietnam admit South Korean citizens visa-free. Afghanistan and North Korea require South Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to South Korea
Chinese citizens need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for China?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in China?
South Korean citizens can stay in China for up to 30 days.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Chinese citizens need a visa for South Korea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can South Korean citizens enter China visa-free?
Yes, South Korean citizens can enter China 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.