Atlas des passeports
Corée du Sud

Atlas des passeports

Entering Corée du Sud

Corée du Sud playbook updated 2026-09. Openness first, then how to apply and how to stay.

Openness rank

#60

Entry openness

110

Sans visa

62

Visa requis

0

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Fiche pays

Capitale

Seoul

Population

51.2 million

Superficie

98,480 km²

Monnaie

South Korean won KRW

Langue

Korean

Fuseau

UTC+09:00

Nés à l’étranger

1.8 million · 2024

Part de migrants

3.5%

Groupes ethniques

Korean

Nés à l’étranger : stock de migrants de l’ONU via la Banque mondiale (surtout 2024). Les groupes ethniques suivent les catégories publiées de chaque pays. La plupart ne recensent pas la couleur de peau. Indicatif seulement.

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

Corée du Sud PasseportGuides · Corée du SudVisa 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

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