Embassy of the Republic of Korea to New Zealand

All international travellers  must have  an appropriate visa  or  entry permit (K-ETA).

What is K-ETA (Korean Electronic Travel Authorisation)

• ●New Zealand passport holders are exempt from applying for the K-ETA in 2025. However, it is highly recommended to bring a return ticket, accommodation details and sufficient travel funds.

• ●K-ETA is an electronic travel authorisation that visa-free foreign visitors need to obtain before entering the Republic of Korea. Purpose of travel should be tourism, visiting a family member, participating in events or meetings, or commercial business (visits where profit is derived are excluded).
  

• ●More information on K-ETA  (click)

Other Nationalities

• ●For other nationalities, please check your country's K-ETA eligibility and length of stay allowance here.
  

• ●K-ETA Country Eligibility Check (click)

Visa-required Countries

• ●If your country is not included in the K-ETA country list, you  must  apply for an appropriate visa in order to enter South Korea.

• ●Tourist Visa (click)
  

• ●Other type of visas (click)
  

• ●Download Visa Application Form (click)   
  

Related Link: Hi-Korea

You can get information relating to...

• ●1. Immigration, investment, labour, and everyday living to foreigners living in Korea or those that plan on coming to Korea.

• ●2. On-line electronic processing of various applications that are needed for residence and employment

• ●3. Provide investment related services to potential foreign investors. For example, gathering information about potential local partners, recommending local firms to investors (and visa versa), and various consulting services

• ●4. Realisation of electronic government for foreigners that allows them to enjoy same level of privileges and conveniences as a Korean national.

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  Countries under visa exemption agreement

  Total	Passport Type	Countries
  104 countries (Up to 90 days unless noticed otherwise)	Diplomatic (2 countries)	Turkmenistan (30 days), Uzbekistan (60 days)
  	Diplomatic & Official (35 countries)	Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan (30 days), Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Cambodia (60 days), Cape Verde, China (30 days),Cyprus, Croatia, Ecuador (Diplomatic: as needed for work performance, Official: 3 months), Egypt, Gabon, India, Iran (3 months), Japan (3 months), Kuwait, Laos, Mongolia, Pakistan (3 months), Paraguay, the Philippines (Unlimited), Ukraine, Vietnam, Moldova(90 days within 180 days), Tajikistan, Georgia, Myanmar, Bolivia, Kyrgyz (30 days), Armenia, Angola (30 days), Oman
  	Diplomatic & Official & Ordinary (67 countries)	Asia (4 countries)	Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand
  		America (25 countries)	Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Commonwealth of Dominica, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela (Diplomatic/Official: 30 days, Ordinary: 90 days), Uruguay
  		Europe (32 countries)	Schengen countries (except for Slovenia out of the 26 Schengen countries)], Austria (Diplomatic/Official: 180 days), Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal (60 days), Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland ※ Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden (90 days within 180 days)
  			[Non-Schengen countries] Bulgaria, Ireland, Kazakhstan (Diplomatic/Official: 90 days, Ordinary: Cannot exceed 30 days on each visit (total stay of up to 60 days in a 180 days period)), Romania (90 days within 180 days), Russia (Diplomatic/Official: 90 days, Ordinary: Cannot exceed 60 days on each visit (total stay of up to 90 days in a 180 days period)), Turkey (90 days within 180 days), UK
  		Africa & Middle East (6 countries)	Israel, Liberia, Morocco, Tunisia (30 days), Lesotho (60 days), United Arab Emirates

  Nationals of countries or regions allowed for visa-free entry(up to 30 days unless noticed otherwise)

  Nationals of countries or regions allowed for visa-free entry

  Continents	Countries
  Asia (6)	Brunei (30 days), Hong Kong (90 days), Indonesia (diplomatic and official, 14 days), Japan (90 days), Macau (90 days), Taiwan (30 days)
  America (7)	Argentina (30 days), Canada (6 months), Ecuador (30days), Guyana (30 days), Honduras (30 days), Paraguay (30 days), United States (90 days)
  Europe (11)	Albania (30 days), Andora (30 days), Bosnia-Herzegovina (30 days), Croatia (30 days), Cyprus (30 days), Monaco (30 days), Montenegro (30 days), San Marino (30 days), Serbia (30 days), Slovenia (90 days), Vatican (30 days)
  Oceania  (13)	Australia (90 days), Fiji (30 days), Guam (30 days), Kiribati (30 days), Marshall Islands (30 days), Micronesia (30 days), Nauru (30 days), New Caledonia (30 days), Palau (30 days), Samoa (30 days), Solomon Islands (30 days), Tonga (30 days), Tuvalu (30 days)
  Middle East & Africa (11)	Bahrain (30 days), Egypt (30 days), Kuwait (90 days), Lebanon (diplomatic and official 30 days), Mauritius (30 days), Oman (30 days), Qatar (30 days), Saudi Arabia (30 days), Seychelles (30 days), South Africa (30 days), Swaziland (30 days)

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  Countries or Regions	Visa Type
  Italy, Japan, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Ukraine	All visas (Regardless of period of stay) For Ukrainians, travel documents for children included
  Sweden	90 days or less Visa
  Barbados, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Liberia, Peru	91 days or longer Visa
  Benin, Brazil, Cyprus, Guatemala, Paraguay, Romania, Uruguay, Mexico, Algeria	91 days or longer visa for a diplomatic or official passport holder
  Mongolia	31 days or longer visa for a diplomatic or official passport holder 90 days or less visa for a regular passport holder/td>
  Venezuela	31 days or longer visa for a diplomatic or official passport holder
  Philippines	59 days or less visa for business or tour (All of C-3)
  Australia	Multiple visa under 90 days for short-term commercial (C-3-4)
  U.S.	Diplomat (A-1), Foreign Government Official (A-2), and International Agreement (A-3)
  Japan, Hong Kong, France	Working Holiday (H-1)
  Germany	Student (D-2), Korean Language Trainee (D-4) for a student with an admission to a university (D-4), Intra-Company Transferee (D-7), Corporate/Foreign Investor (D-8), International Trade (D-9), Foreign National of Special Ability (E-7) for a person who engages in marketing
  China	Diplomatic officials, consular officials and their accompanying family members(a spouse, minor children, parents, and parents-in-law) : A-1(Diplomat, incumbency: 3 yearsNon-accompanying family members of diplomatic officials or consular officials(a spouse, children, parents, and parents-in-law) : C-3-1(Short Term General) multiple-entry visa valid for 1 year, with the period of stay of 90 days