Pass-Atlas
Entering Südkorea
Südkorea playbook updated 2026-09. Openness first, then how to apply and how to stay.
Openness rank
#60
Entry openness
110
Visumfrei
62
Visum nötig
0
E-Mail, wenn sich die Einreiseregeln für Südkorea ändern
Eine Bestätigungs-E-Mail, danach nur bei echten Änderungen.
Kein Konto nötig. Abmeldung mit einem Klick.
Länderprofil
Hauptstadt
Seoul
Bevölkerung
51.2 million
Fläche
98,480 km²
Währung
South Korean won KRW
Sprache
Korean
Zeitzone
UTC+09:00
Im Ausland geboren
1.8 million · 2024
Migrantenanteil
3.5%
Ethnische Gruppen
Korean
Im Ausland Geborene: UN-Migrantenbestand über die Weltbank (meist 2024). Ethnische Gruppen folgen den veröffentlichten Kategorien des Landes. Die meisten Staaten erheben keine Hautfarbe. Nur Richtwerte.
Travel notes
Plug
Type F
Mains
230 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 119
Dialing code
+82
Airports
ICN · PUS · CJU · GMP
Highlights
- Gyeongbokgung
- Haeundae
- Seongsan Ilchulbong
- Changdeokgung
- Bulguksa
Südkorea PassRatgeber · SüdkoreaVisa siteImmigration site
How to get a visa
Tourism / short visit (C-3) or visa-free + K-ETA
Visit / tourism · Usually 30–90 days
- Visa-free nationals follow the K-ETA list if still required. Others apply on the Korean visa portal.
E-7 specialised employment
Work · 1–3 years, renewable
- A Korean employer sponsors a listed occupation with education or skills thresholds.
D-2 student
Study · Matches the course
- After admission the school issues a standard permit, then D-2. Graduates may switch to D-10 job-seeker or work status.
Immigration routes
F-2-7 residence (points)
Points / invitation
After a set period of lawful stay and enough points, a more open residence status.
Leads to PR:F-2 is a common stepping stone to F-5 PR.
F-5 permanent residence
Skilled work
Usually 5 years, shorter for high income or high points.
Leads to PR:Approval is long-term settlement status.
PR & citizenship
F-5 permanent residence
Time to PR:Usually 5 years; points or investment can shorten
- Income, TOPIK Korean, lawful conduct and health.
Naturalisation needs further years, a test and interview, and usually dropping prior nationality (talent exceptions exist).
Passports that enter without a prior visa
FVisumfrei62
TeTA48
East Asia