South Korea passport → Türkiye
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
Visa-free entry90 days
South Korean passport holders can visit Türkiye without a visa for up to 90 days.
Official entry rules: evisa.gov.tr
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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Türkiye at a glance
- Capital
- Ankara
- Currency
- Turkish lira (TRY)
- Languages
- Turkish
- Calling code
- +90
- Region
- Western Asia
TR39.0°N · 35.0°EPhoto: Adli Wahid · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTürkiye for other passports
- South KoreaVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Asia for South Korean passport holders
ArmeniaVisa-free180 days
AzerbaijanVisa-free30 days
CyprusVisa-free90 days
GeorgiaVisa-free365 days
OmanVisa-free14 days
PalestineVisa-free
QatarVisa-free90 days- United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
South Korean passport holders can visit Türkiye without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Türkiye?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can South Korean citizens get a visa on arrival in Türkiye?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can South Korean citizens visit without a visa?
160 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Korea passport ranks #4 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.