Passport Atlas

Passport Atlas

Japan passport to South Korea

Yes — Japan passport holders can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days.

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 — Japan is one of them.
  • Japan passports get “Visa free” at 114 of 198 destinations.
  • Travel is open both ways: South Korea passports also enter Japan without a prior visa.

Nearby passports travelling to South Korea

Open to Japan passports near South Korea

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Document requirementsPhoto checkerPhoto cropperPolicy
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Flight corridor

Direct flights

JapanJapanSouth KoreaSouth Korea
Typical duration
1.6 hours
From
KIX · NRT · FUK
To
ICN · PUS · GMP

Airlines Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines

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Duration 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.

Japan

Country profile

Capital

Tokyo

Population

123.3 million

Area

377,835 km²

Currency

Japanese yen JPY

Languages

Japanese

Time zone

UTC+09:00

Foreign-born

3.4 million · 2024

Migrant share

2.8%

Ethnic groups · 2022

  • Japanese97.5%
  • other1.2%
  • Chinese0.6%
  • Vietnam0.4%
  • South Korean0.3%

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

Japan · Visa free

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FAQ

Does a Japan passport need a visa for South Korea?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.

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 Japan?

The reverse result is “Visa free”.

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.

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