South Korea visa for citizens of Thailand

Citizens of Thailand need an K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) for visa-free entry (B-1) before travelling to South Korea, official fee ₩10,000, for stays of up to 90 days.

With a passport of Thailand

ETA

ETA (online travel permit), 90 days

90 days (GR, LI, LU, MY, MX, SR, CH shown as 3 months); PT 90 days in any 180

K-ETA required before boarding.

Where can I travel?

Every destination for citizens of Thailand

By purpose of the trip

Purpose	What you need
Tourism	K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) for visa-free entry (B-1)
Business	K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) for visa-free entry (B-1)
Family visit	K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) for visa-free entry (B-1)
Study	ETA (online travel permit)
Work	ETA (online travel permit)
Transit	K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) for visa-free entry (B-1)

Ways into South Korea

K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) for visa-free entry (B-1)

ETA

Official fee: ₩10,000
Stay: visa-free period of the nationality per entry (30, 60, 90 days, 3 or 6 months)
Processing: usually within 72 hours; must be approved before boarding
Interview: No

Official site: www.k-eta.go.kr

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 Thailand need a visa for South Korea?

Citizens of Thailand need an K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) for visa-free entry (B-1) before travelling to South Korea, official fee ₩10,000, for stays of up to 90 days.

How much does it cost?

K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization) for visa-free entry (B-1): ₩10,000. 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

Where else can citizens of Thailand go

Every destination for citizens of Thailand

Official sources

Checked on November 4, 2026

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.