Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Check the passport and supporting documents listed below. Keep copies accessible during your journey.
When you arrive
Prepare South Korea e-Arrival Card and keep your travel documents to hand.
During your visit
Check the permission you receive and leave before your authorised stay ends.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days.
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 CardDetails that can change your plans
Check age and existing-permission exemptions
Visa-free travelers aged 17 or younger, or 65 or older on entry, do not need K-ETA. Visa holders and registered foreign residents are also exempt; an arrival declaration may still apply.
Official guidanceYour passport is temporarily exempt from K-ETA
South Korea's temporary K-ETA exemption for this passport runs through 31 December 2026 (Korean time). You may still apply voluntarily to use benefits such as skipping the e-Arrival Card, but the application fee is charged. Confirm your exact passport in the official K-ETA checker before travel.
Official guidancePractical 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 Norway need a visa for South Korea?
Travelers visiting South Korea for tourism with an ordinary passport from Norway do not need a visa for up to 90 days per visit. Entry conditions still apply.
How long can I stay in South Korea?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
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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