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Visa-free countries for South Korean citizens: the 198-country guide
With your passport, every country falls into one of these four categories. Here is what they mean — and the destinations in each.
Visa-free115
No visa needed to enter (a free permit may be issued on arrival).
On arrival13
The visa is issued on arrival, with no prior steps.
e-Visa56
Authorization to request online before departure.
Visa required14
3 · accessible11 · hard
⚠️ The yellow fever reflex
Some destinations require the international yellow fever vaccination certificate from all travellers; many others only if you come from or transited through a risk country. Check your destination’s rule and keep the yellow card with your passport.
All countries
Visa status for nearly 200 destinations, for a South Korean passport.
Source: Passport Index