South Korea
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Thailand visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Thailand, 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 thaiembassy.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Thai citizens travelling to South Korea
ThailandSouth Korea Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) South Korea visa for citizens of Thailand
Travel advice for Thailand
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Thailand can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Thailand at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 6 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Thailand (updated 12 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Thailand (updated 26 October 2026).
Good to know
How long South Korean citizens can stay in Thailand
South Korean citizens may stay in Thailand for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Thailand.
Thailand’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
Laos and Malaysia admit South Korean citizens visa-free.
Thai citizens travelling to South Korea
Before flying to South Korea, Thai citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Thailand?
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Thailand, for stays of up to 60 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Thailand?
South Korean citizens can stay in Thailand for up to 60 days.
Do Thai citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Before flying to South Korea, Thai citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can South Korean citizens enter Thailand visa-free?
Yes, South Korean citizens can enter Thailand 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.