South Korea passport → South Africa
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Korean passport holders can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 30 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
South Africa at a glance
- Capital
- Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Cape Town
- Currency
- South African rand (ZAR)
- Languages
- Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
- Calling code
- +27
- Region
- Southern Africa
ZA29.0°S · 24.0°EPhoto: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSouth Africa for other passports
- South KoreaVisa-free30 days
IndiaeTA90 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeTA90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Southern Africa for South Korean passport holders
Common questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Korean passport holders can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in South Africa?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can South Korean citizens get a visa on arrival in South Africa?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can South Korean citizens visit without a visa?
160 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Korea passport ranks #4 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for South Korean citizens (edited 29 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of South Africa before you travel.