Visa status
e-Visa / ETA required
South Korea: 90 days visa-free with K-ETA travel authorization (apply online before departure).
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Visa Requirements for Seoul
South Korea: 90 days visa-free with K-ETA travel authorization (apply online before departure).
e-Visa / ETA requiredUp to 90 daysLast verified 2026-04-21
Maximum stay
90 days
per visit (K-ETA required)
Passport validity
6 months beyond entry
Required at time of entry. Renew well ahead of peak season — US passport processing is 6-8 weeks.
Health
CDC Level 1
No vaccinations legally required for entry from the US.
View current CDC travel notices →Local essentials (cached)
- Capital
- Seoul
- Currency
- KRW (₩)
- Calling code
- +82
- Languages
- Korean
- Voltage
- 220V 60Hz
- Plug type
- Type C / F
Nearest US Embassy
188 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03141, South Korea
Emergency: +82-2-397-4114
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) →Apply / Learn more
Always use the official government site — never pay a third party for a visa that is free to apply for directly.
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