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South Korea visa for citizens of the United States

Citizens of the United States can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days (90 days (BE, NL, NZ shown as 3 months) per entry).

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With a passport of the United States

Visa free

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.

Where can I travel?

Every destination for citizens of the United States

By purpose of the trip

PurposeWhat you need
TourismVisa-free entry with temporary K-ETA exemption, 90 days
BusinessVisa-free entry with temporary K-ETA exemption, 90 days
Family visitVisa-free entry with temporary K-ETA exemption, 90 days
StudyVisa free, 90 days
WorkVisa free, 90 days
TransitVisa-free entry with temporary K-ETA exemption, 90 days

Ways into South Korea

Visa-free entry with temporary K-ETA exemption

Visa free
Official fee
Free
Stay
90 days (Canada 6 months)
Processing
at the port of entry
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 the United States need a visa for South Korea?

Citizens of the United States 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

Where else can citizens of the United States go

Every destination for citizens of the United States

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.