United Arab Emirates
South Korea
South Korea visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Emirati citizens for South Korea, 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 are.mofa.go.kr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
South Korean citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
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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.
Emirati 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Emirati citizens can stay in South Korea
Emirati 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 Emirati citizens
North Korea requires Emirati citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Arab Emirates and South Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for South Korea?
No visa is needed by Emirati citizens for South Korea, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in South Korea?
Emirati citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates admits South Korean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Emirati citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
Yes, Emirati 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.