South Korea visa for citizens of France
Citizens of France can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days (90 days (BE, NL, NZ shown as 3 months) per entry).
With a passport of France
Visa free, 90 days
90 days (BE, NL, NZ shown as 3 months) per entry
K-ETA temporarily not required 1 April 2023 to 31 December 2026; from 1 January 2027 K-ETA needed unless extended. US includes Guam. GB applies to British citizens (GBR) only.
K-ETA list shows New Caledonia separately (30 days); French passports from New Caledonia may get 30 days instead of 90.
Where can I travel?
Every destination for citizens of FranceBy purpose of the trip
| Purpose | What you need |
|---|---|
| Tourism | Visa-free entry with temporary K-ETA exemption, 90 days |
| Business | Visa-free entry with temporary K-ETA exemption, 90 days |
| Family visit | Visa-free entry with temporary K-ETA exemption, 90 days |
| Study | Visa free, 90 days |
| Work | Visa free, 90 days |
| Transit | Visa-free entry with temporary K-ETA exemption, 90 days |
Ways into South Korea
- Official fee
- Free
- Stay
- 90 days (Canada 6 months)
- Processing
- at the port of entry
- Interview
- No
Check before you travel
- Temporary K-ETA exemption end date 31 December 2026 confirmed on a Korean MOFA embassy notice (overseas.mofa.go.kr, Spain); not re-checked on the k-eta.go.kr notice board itself.
- Status of Chinese group-tour visa-free scheme after 30 June 2026 not confirmed officially.
- C-3 visa fee (USD 40 single entry) based on standard Korean consular fee; reciprocity fees differ by nationality and were not checked per country.
- K-ETA eligible list read from k-eta.go.kr on 2026-11-04; countries with visa-free agreements suspended or not listed there are treated as visa required.
Questions
Do citizens of France need a visa for South Korea?
Citizens of France can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days (90 days (BE, NL, NZ shown as 3 months) per entry).
How much does it cost?
Visa-free entry with temporary K-ETA exemption: Free. This is the official government fee; prices can change, so check the official site before you pay.
Can Sroky apply for me?
Not for this trip yet. Apply on the official site: https://www.k-eta.go.kr.
Can I study or work in South Korea on this?
Study and work need their own permission; see the official site.
South Korea for other passports
Official sources
Checked on November 4, 2026
- K-ETA Application Guide
- K-ETA Eligible Countries / Applicants and exemption criteria
- Embassy of Korea in Spain, temporary K-ETA exemption to 31 Dec 2026
- Korea Visa Portal
Sroky is a private company and is not part of any government. The destination decides on every entry. Rules change: the official source always applies.