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South Korea

South Korea pairs palace neighbourhoods and lively urban food culture with mountain and island escapes. Seoul and Jeju are distinct trips, not adjacent sightseeing stops.

Reviewed (UTC) 2026-09-07 · Official tourism resources ↗

Geographic reference · South KoreaGyeongbokgung & Gwanghwamun, SeoulKnow the place. Plan the journey.
서울관광 아카이브 (Seoul Tourism Archive) · Original photo & credits · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia thumbnail; displayed to fit the layout. See the source file for its original history.
Region
Asia
Country / territory code
KR / KOR
Calling prefix
+82
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396 records ↓

Visa-free destinations for this passport

Ordinary passports · short tourist visits. Arrival cards, registration and other conditions may still apply. Routes separately recorded as ETA, eVisa or visa on arrival are not included in this list.

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Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.

AlbaniaAL · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

AndorraAD · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

AngolaAO · Africa Visa exemption Recorded stay30 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Antigua & BarbudaAG · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay180 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

ArgentinaAR · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

ArmeniaAM · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay180 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

AustriaAT · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
BahamasBS · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

BarbadosBB · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

BelarusBY · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay30 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

BelgiumBE · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
BelizeBZ · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Bosnia & HerzegovinaBA · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

BotswanaBW · Africa Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

BrazilBR · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

BruneiBN · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay30 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

BulgariaBG · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
ChileCL · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

ChinaCN · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay30 daysPolicy end date 2026-12-31 Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

For citizens of the listed passport-issuing country holding an ordinary passport and visiting the Chinese mainland for tourism, up to 30 days under the recorded policy. Work, study, other documents and longer stays are outside this record. Check the source and current entry conditions before departure.

Application steps and guide

This record is an editorial index, not an entry permit. Policy end dates concern the published arrangement, not automatically an individual stay deadline. Follow official passport, arrival and border-control requirements; do not assume that the reverse route is visa-free.

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
2026-12-31
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
ColombiaCO · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Costa RicaCR · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay180 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

CroatiaHR · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
CyprusCY · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

CzechiaCZ · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
DenmarkDK · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
DominicaDM · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay180 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Dominican RepublicDO · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

EcuadorEC · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

El SalvadorSV · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay180 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

EstoniaEE · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
EswatiniSZ · Africa Visa exemption Recorded stay30 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

FijiFJ · Oceania Visa exemption Recorded stay120 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

FinlandFI · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
FranceFR · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
GambiaGM · Africa Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

GeorgiaGE · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay360 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

GermanyDE · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
GreeceGR · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
GrenadaGD · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

GuatemalaGT · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

GuyanaGY · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay30 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

HaitiHT · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

HondurasHN · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Hong Kong SAR ChinaHK · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

HungaryHU · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
IcelandIS · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
IrelandIE · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

IsraelIL · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

ItalyIT · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
JamaicaJM · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

JapanJP · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Tourism with an ordinary passport only. No paid work. Border admission and other entry conditions still apply. Read all nationality-specific notes on the official page before booking.

Application steps and guide

Open the official source → read the passport-specific note → confirm the permitted activity and duration → verify passport validity and supporting documents → check again before departure.

Effective from
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Policy end date
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Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
KazakhstanKZ · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay30 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

KiribatiKI · Oceania Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

KosovoXK · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

KyrgyzstanKG · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay60 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

LaosLA · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay30 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

LatviaLV · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
LesothoLS · Africa Visa exemption Recorded stay14 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

LiechtensteinLI · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
LithuaniaLT · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
LuxembourgLU · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
Macao SAR ChinaMO · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

MalaysiaMY · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

MaltaMT · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
MauritiusMU · Africa Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

MexicoMX · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay180 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

MicronesiaFM · Oceania Visa exemption Recorded stay30 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

MoldovaMD · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

MonacoMC · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

MongoliaMN · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

MontenegroME · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

MoroccoMA · Africa Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

MozambiqueMZ · Africa Visa exemption Recorded stay30 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

NetherlandsNL · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
NicaraguaNI · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

North MacedoniaMK · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

NorwayNO · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
Palestinian TerritoriesPS · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

PanamaPA · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

ParaguayPY · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay30 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

PeruPE · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay180 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

PhilippinesPH · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay30 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

PolandPL · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
PortugalPT · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
RomaniaRO · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
RussiaRU · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay60 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

San MarinoSM · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

SenegalSN · Africa Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

SerbiaRS · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

SeychellesSC · Africa Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

SingaporeSG · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stayDuration not specified in source Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Tourism with an ordinary passport only. No paid work. Border admission and other entry conditions still apply. Read all nationality-specific notes on the official page before booking. Visa validity is not the permitted duration of stay. The visit pass issued at entry controls the authorised stay; also check SG Arrival Card rules.

Application steps and guide

Open the official source → read the passport-specific note → confirm the permitted activity and duration → verify passport validity and supporting documents → check again before departure.

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
SlovakiaSK · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
SloveniaSI · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
South AfricaZA · Africa Visa exemption Recorded stay30 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

SpainES · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
St. Kitts & NevisKN · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

St. LuciaLC · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay42 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

St. Vincent & GrenadinesVC · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

SwedenSE · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
SwitzerlandCH · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Official-source summary2026-09-07+

Conditions and important exceptions

Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.

Application steps and guide

For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .

Effective from
Not stated in the source
Policy end date
Not stated in the source
Reviewed (UTC)
2026-09-07
São Tomé & PríncipeST · Africa Visa exemption Recorded stay15 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

TaiwanTW · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

TajikistanTJ · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay30 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Trinidad & TobagoTT · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

TunisiaTN · Africa Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

TürkiyeTR · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

UkraineUA · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

United Arab EmiratesAE · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

UruguayUY · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

UzbekistanUZ · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay30 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

VanuatuVU · Oceania Visa exemption Recorded stay120 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Vatican CityVA · Europe Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

VenezuelaVE · Americas Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

VietnamVN · Asia Visa exemption Recorded stay45 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

ZambiaZM · Africa Visa exemption Recorded stay90 days Reference snapshot2026-06-14+

Dated reference, not a live decision · 2026-06-14. Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Sources and coverage

Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.

Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.

Reference information: Passport Index. Policy dates and official checks are shown separately.

Official entry guidance ↗
02 / South Korea

Places worth exploring

Gyeongbokgung & Gwanghwamun, Seoul
서울관광 아카이브 (Seoul Tourism Archive) · Original photo & credits · KOGL Type 1 · Wikimedia thumbnail; displayed to fit the layout. See the source file for its original history.
01 / South Korea

Gyeongbokgung & Gwanghwamun, Seoul

Start at Gwanghwamun and plan a route through the palace grounds. Check the palace calendar before arranging your day around a ceremony or interior visit.

Open official website ↗
Seongsan Ilchulbong, Jeju
Korea.net / Korean Culture and Information Service · Original photo & credits · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia thumbnail; displayed to fit the layout. See the source file for its original history.
02 / South Korea

Seongsan Ilchulbong, Jeju

The coastal volcanic landscape is a highlight of eastern Jeju. Check route access and weather, and choose a walk suited to your fitness rather than assuming every viewpoint is easy.

Open official website ↗
03 / South Korea

Eat, stay & get around

What to eat

Ideas to try: bibimbap, gimbap and Korean barbecue. Start with a small selection, check the menu price and explain any dietary needs before ordering.

Tea, coffee & drinks

Look for traditional tea and café drinks. Ask about sweetness, milk and serving size; keep drinking-water arrangements separate from tasting local drinks.

Where to stay

Areas to compare: Seoul: Jongno, Myeongdong or Hongdae; Jeju: choose a base for your driving route. Check the exact address, walking access, room size, cancellation terms and late-arrival procedure before paying.

Getting around

Use Seoul's subway for city visits and compare rail or flights for regional trips. Jeju needs a separate plan using local buses, organized transport or an appropriately licensed rental.

Season & weather planning

Choose the season for your specific region, not the destination name alone. Recheck local forecasts, closures and public-holiday demand shortly before departure; keep one indoor or low-effort alternative.

Practical reminders

Save the official visitor and transport links offline before going out. Carry the documents needed for your trip securely, respect worship and residential spaces, and verify any requested payment through the official provider.

A suggested route

Start with one base and one main attraction per day. The places above are separate ideas, not a timed package: check the map and reserve transfer time before combining them. Leave the final day flexible for weather or transport changes.

Geographic reference

Your next planning steps

Explore destination-specific reading and planning tools. Community guides and map services are not immigration authorities.

At a glance · Geographic reference

South Korea is listed in Asia. Its ISO travel-directory codes are KR / KOR. Geographic neighbours in the reference dataset include North Korea. The international calling prefix is +82.

Reference facts, not a reviewed travel advisory. Maps are schematic; borders and entry permissions must be checked separately.

Official entry guidance ↗
Map information and credits

Geographic data: countryinfo / mledoze / Natural Earth · ODbL 1.0 · Machine-readable data

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