From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Start with the official document list for your passport, purpose and legal residence.
Submit through the official channel
Follow the official instructions for where and how to submit.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
South Korea e-Arrival Card
Use the free online service within its three-day filing window, measured in Korean time. Visa holders and K-ETA-exempt visitors generally need an arrival declaration. Valid K-ETA entrants and Korean residence-card holders are exempt; having K-ETA does not exempt someone entering on a visa.
Open South Korea e-Arrival CardPractical tips for South Korea
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Save the declaration reference
Keep the emailed issuance number. Printing the declaration is not required; it expires 72 hours after submission, so check it if your arrival is delayed.
South Korea at a glance
- Capital
- Seoul
- Currency
- KRW
- Calling code
- +82
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Chad need a visa for South Korea?
For tourism in South Korea, travelers using an ordinary passport from Chad should arrange an eVisa before travel.
Do I need to complete South Korea e-Arrival Card?
Required only when the stated conditions apply. Use the free online service within its three-day filing window, measured in Korean time. Visa holders and K-ETA-exempt visitors generally need an arrival declaration. Valid K-ETA entrants and Korean residence-card holders are exempt; having K-ETA does not exempt someone entering on a visa. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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