South Korea
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Russia visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
Russia admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 60 days.
- Maximum stay
- 60 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at korea-seoul.mid.ru
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Russian citizens travelling to South Korea
RussiaSouth Korea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) South Korea visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South Korean citizens can stay in Russia
South Korean citizens may stay in Russia for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit South Korean citizens visa-free. North Korea requires South Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to South Korea
Russian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 60 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 60 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Russia?
South Korean citizens can stay in Russia for up to 60 days.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Russian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for South Korea, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 60 days.
Can South Korean citizens enter Russia visa-free?
Yes, South Korean citizens can enter Russia without a visa and stay for up to 60 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.