Entry to South Korea

Any foreign visitors wishing to enter the Republic of Korea must have a valid passport and obtain a Korean visa before coming. But people of 103 countries who want to visit Korea temporarily are permitted to enter without a visa according to visa-exemption agreements, or in accordance with principles reciprocity or national interest.

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Entry to Jeju Island

Special Entry Arrangements for the Jeju Island

• Nationals of all countries are not allowed visa-free entry into Korea via Jeju airport for tourism or transit as these special arrangements are denied to those of the following 12 countries: Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Libya, Cuba, Syria, Macedonia, Palestine, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Ghana and Yemen.
• Duration of Stay : Up to 30 days
• Permitted area/range : Jeju Island
  - This policy applies only to Jeju, not to the mainland of Korea
  - A person transferring at Gimpo or Incheon International Airport needs to obtain a visa.
• Conditions of entry : Those arriving directly at Jeju Island by flight or ship.

※ The visa-free policy is not applicable for passengers arriving at Jeju via Incheon and/or Gimpo Airport.