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South Korea visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to South Korea, Turkish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at overseas.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
- Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Maximum stay: As set for your nationality in the K-ETA eligibility list, 90 days per visit for many countries
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days
- Business visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days
- Student visa Maximum stay: Period of stay granted according to the study programme; register within 90 days
All visa types for South Korea
For the ETA, South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of ₩10,000, and applications are made on 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 Turkey
- Embassy of South Korea in Ankara
Alaçam Sokağı 5, 06690 Ankara
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- Honorary Consulate of South Korea in Kayseri
Ahmet El Biruni Caddesi 91, 38280 Kayseri
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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.
Turkish citizens planning a trip to South Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in South Korea
Turkish citizens may stay in South Korea for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Korea.
How Turkish citizens apply
Turkish 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 Turkish citizens
North Korea requires Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Turkey
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Turkey, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long can Turkish citizens stay in South Korea?
Turkish 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 Turkey?
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Turkey, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
No; Turkish 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.