United Kingdom
South Korea
South Korea visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for 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 the United Kingdom
South KoreaUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom 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.
For a trip from the United Kingdom 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in South Korea
British 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 British citizens
North Korea requires British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, South Korean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for South Korea?
British citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can British citizens stay in South Korea?
British citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Before flying to the United Kingdom, South Korean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Can British citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
Yes, British 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.