Spain
South Korea
South Korea visa for Spanish citizens
Entry requirement
South Korea admits Spanish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at overseas.mofa.go.kr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
South Korean citizens travelling to Spain
South KoreaSpain Visa-free, 90 days Spain visa for citizens of South Korea
Travel advice for South Korea
- 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 Spain to South Korea, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Spanish citizens can stay in South Korea
Spanish citizens may stay in South Korea for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Korea.
South Korea’s neighbours for Spanish citizens
North Korea requires Spanish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Spain
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Spain: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Spain and South Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for South Korea?
South Korea admits Spanish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Spanish citizens stay in South Korea?
Spanish citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Spain?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Spain: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Spanish citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
Yes, Spanish citizens can enter South Korea 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.