South Korea
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Kazakhstan: 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
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Kazakh citizens travelling to South Korea
KazakhstanSouth Korea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) South Korea visa for citizens of Kazakhstan
Travel advice for Kazakhstan
- 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 Kazakhstan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Kazakhstan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Kazakhstan (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Kazakhstan (updated 5 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long South Korean citizens can stay in Kazakhstan
South Korean citizens may stay in Kazakhstan for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Russia admit South Korean citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan requires South Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Kazakh citizens travelling to South Korea
Kazakh citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Kazakhstan: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Kazakhstan?
South Korean citizens can stay in Kazakhstan for up to 30 days.
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Kazakh citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can South Korean citizens enter Kazakhstan visa-free?
Yes, South Korean citizens can enter Kazakhstan 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.