VisaBuddy / New Zealand passport / South Korea
🇳🇿 Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for South Korea?
New Zealand citizens can get a visa easily (such as a visa on arrival or an eVisa) to visit South Korea. Typical allowed stay: 90 days.
Easy visa needed
New Zealand → South Korea
RequirementElectronic travel authorisation (eTA)
Allowed stay90 days
Details90 days The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.[155] Exempted from the K-ETA requirement until 31 December 2026.[156] Yes
What to doApply online for an eTA before departure. It's quick, approved electronically, and needs no embassy visit.
Requirements
- Apply online for the electronic travel authorisation before you fly.
- It is usually approved within minutes to hours and linked to your passport.
- Apply only through the official government portal, and avoid paid middlemen.
- Carry a copy of the approval confirmation.
Source: Wikipedia (cites embassies / IATA Timatic)
Where else can New Zealand passport holders go?
🇹🇭 Thailand🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇯🇵 Japan🇫🇷 France🇸🇬 Singapore🇲🇾 Malaysia🇹🇷 Turkey🇮🇩 Indonesia🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇹 Italy🇦🇺 Australia🇨🇦 Canada🇩🇪 Germany🇵🇹 Portugal🇬🇷 Greece🇻🇳 Vietnam🇶🇦 Qatar🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
All destinations for New Zealand passport holders
Visiting South Korea from other countries
🇮🇳 India🇺🇸 United States🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇳🇬 Nigeria🇵🇭 Philippines🇵🇰 Pakistan🇨🇳 China🇧🇷 Brazil🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇨🇦 Canada🇦🇺 Australia
Visa information is indicative. Always confirm with the official embassy before you travel.