South Korea
South Africa
South Africa visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at southafrica-embassy.or.kr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
South African citizens travelling to South Korea
South AfricaSouth Korea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) South Korea visa for citizens of South Africa
Travel advice for South Africa
- 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.
South Korean citizens planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South Korean citizens can stay in South Africa
South Korean citizens may stay in South Africa for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Africa.
South Africa’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
Eswatini, Mozambique, Botswana and Lesotho admit South Korean citizens visa-free.
South African citizens travelling to South Korea
South African 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 South Africa?
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in South Africa?
South Korean citizens can stay in South Africa for up to 30 days.
Do South African citizens need a visa for South Korea?
South African 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 South Africa visa-free?
Yes, South Korean citizens can enter South Africa 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.