Atlas de pasaportes
Entering Corea del Sur
Corea del Sur playbook updated 2026-09. Openness first, then how to apply and how to stay.
Openness rank
#60
Entry openness
110
Sin visado
62
Visado
0
Avísame cuando cambien las reglas de entrada a Corea del Sur
Un correo de confirmación y después solo cuando los datos cambien.
Sin cuenta. Date de baja con un clic.
Ficha del país
Capital
Seoul
Población
51.2 million
Superficie
98,480 km²
Moneda
South Korean won KRW
Idioma
Korean
Huso horario
UTC+09:00
Nacidos en el extranjero
1.8 million · 2024
Cuota de migrantes
3.5%
Grupos étnicos
Korean
Nacidos en el extranjero: stock de migrantes de la ONU vía Banco Mundial (sobre todo 2024). Los grupos étnicos siguen las categorías publicadas de cada país. La mayoría no censa por color de piel. Solo orientativo.
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
Corea del Sur PasaporteGuías · Corea del SurVisa 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
FSin visado62
TeTA48
East Asia