Thailand
South Korea
South Korea visa for Thai citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to South Korea, Thai citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tha.mofa.go.kr
Which South Korea visa?
K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- As set for your nationality in the K-ETA eligibility list, 90 days per visit for many countries
- Fee
- ₩10,000
- Processing time
- Generally within 72 hours
All visa types for South Korea
South Korea’s ETA costs ₩10,000 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is k-eta.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Generally within 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: As set for your nationality in the K-ETA eligibility list, 90 days per visit for many countries.
Where to apply in Thailand
- Embassy of South Korea in Bangkok
23 Thiam-Ruammit Road, Ratchadapisek, Huay-Kwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand
Today 09:00–17:00 -
South Korean citizens travelling to Thailand
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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.
For a trip from Thailand to South Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Thai citizens can stay in South Korea
Thai citizens may stay in South Korea for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Korea.
How Thai citizens apply
Thai citizens apply for the ETA for South Korea online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
South Korea’s neighbours for Thai citizens
North Korea requires Thai citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Thailand
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Thailand: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long can Thai citizens stay in South Korea?
Thai citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the South Korea ETA cost?
South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of ₩10,000 for the ETA. Processing time: Generally within 72 hours.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Thailand?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Thailand: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.
Can Thai citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
No; Thai citizens need an ETA for South Korea.
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.