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
FSans visa62
TeTA48
East Asia