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China passport to South Korea
The matrix records an eVisa track for Chinese passports to Korea. Conditional Jeju or transit waivers are not a general entry permit — check the carrier and the Ministry of Justice. Snapshot 2026-10.
Short answer: China passport holders need an eVisa for South Korea, applied for online before travel.
Short-stay tourist and business windows, plus biometrics, move. K-ETA is for visa-free passports, not a China waiver. Keep about six months’ validity.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- South Korea lets 110 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — China is not one of them.
- China passports get “eVisa” at 37 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, South Korea passports get “Visa free” in China.
Nearby passports travelling to South Korea
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
ChinaSouth Korea- Typical duration
- 1.6 hours
- From
- PEK · PVG · TAO
- To
- ICN · PUS · CJU
Airlines Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
China
Country profile
Capital
Beijing
Population
1.41 billion
Area
9,596,960 km²
Currency
Chinese yuan CNY
Languages
Chinese
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
1.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Han Chinese91.1%
- ethnic minorities8.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
South Korea
Country profile
Capital
Seoul
Population
51.2 million
Area
98,480 km²
Currency
South Korean won KRW
Languages
Korean
Time zone
UTC+09:00
Foreign-born
1.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
3.5%
Ethnic groups
Korean
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
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
China · eVisa
FAQ
Does a China passport need a visa for South Korea?
The matrix records an eVisa track for Chinese passports to Korea. Conditional Jeju or transit waivers are not a general entry permit — check the carrier and the Ministry of Justice.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check South Korea immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
South Korea typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a South Korea mission.
What about a South Korea passport entering China?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
Is Jeju visa-free?
Jeju has conditional waivers for some passports; the scope changes. It is not nationwide visa-free, and mainland Korean cities may still need a visa.
How do you apply for South Korea as a visitor?
Tourism / short visit (C-3) or visa-free + K-ETA：Usually 30–90 days。Visa-free nationals follow the K-ETA list if still required. Others apply on the Korean visa portal.