United States
South Korea
South Korea visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by US 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 usa.mofa.go.kr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
South Korean citizens travelling to the United States
South KoreaUnited States Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United States 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.
US 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 US citizens can stay in South Korea
US 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 US citizens
North Korea requires US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to the United States
Before flying to the United States, South Korean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for South Korea?
No visa is needed by US citizens for South Korea, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can US citizens stay in South Korea?
US citizens can stay in South Korea for up to 90 days.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for the United States?
Before flying to the United States, South Korean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can US citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
Yes, US 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.