South Korea

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Visa for South Korea for citizens of Australia

Visa-free · 90 days
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No visa required

up to 90 days

  • ⚠️ No visa and no K-ETA until 2026-12-31 (temporary exemption); up to 90 days. A K-ETA is required after that date.

Other options

  • Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) required · up to 90 days

    No visa, but a K-ETA is required before travel; up to 90 days.

Passport

  • Must be valid for at least 6 months after arrival

This is what the UK FCDO says for British passports. For a passport of Australia the requirement may differ — check with the embassy or your carrier.

Source: www.gov.uk
Quote from the source
To enter South Korea on a long-term visa, your passport should have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

Where the data comes from

Official source of the destination country

Checked November 5, 2026

Source: overseas.mofa.go.kr
Quote from the source
- A partir del 1 de abril de 2023 hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2026 - … Países/regiones aptos para la exención temporal de K-ETA (total 22 países) … ▶ Oceanía (2): Nueva Zelanda, Australia

For reference only, not legal advice. Before travelling, check the official source of the destination country. Privacy

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