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Turkey visa for South Korean citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at seul-be.mfa.gov.tr

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Turkey

Turkish citizens travelling to South Korea

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Travel advice for Turkey

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • 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 Turkey, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 6 November 2026).

Good to know

How long South Korean citizens can stay in Turkey

South Korean citizens may stay in Turkey for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Turkey.

Turkey’s neighbours for South Korean citizens

Georgia, Greece, Armenia and Bulgaria admit South Korean citizens visa-free.

Turkish citizens travelling to South Korea

Before flying to South Korea, Turkish 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 Turkey?

South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

How long can South Korean citizens stay in Turkey?

South Korean citizens can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days.

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for South Korea?

Before flying to South Korea, Turkish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Can South Korean citizens enter Turkey visa-free?

Yes, South Korean citizens can enter Turkey without a visa and stay for up to 90 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.