Vanuatu passport → South Korea

Do Ni-Vanuatu citizens need a visa for South Korea?

Visa required in advance

Ni-Vanuatu passport holders need a visa for South Korea, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Apply on the official site: visa.go.kr

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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South Korea at a glance

Capital: Seoul
Currency: South Korean won (KRW)
Languages: Korean
Calling code: +82
Region: Eastern Asia

Read the South Korea travel guide →

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South Korea for other passports

VanuatuVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Eastern Asia for Ni-Vanuatu passport holders

Hong KongVisa-free90 days
MacaoVisa on arrival30 days
MongoliaeVisa
ChinaVisa required
JapanVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
TaiwanVisa required

Common questions

Do Ni-Vanuatu citizens need a visa for South Korea?

Ni-Vanuatu passport holders need a visa for South Korea, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Ni-Vanuatu citizens stay in South Korea?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Ni-Vanuatu citizens get a visa on arrival in South Korea?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Ni-Vanuatu citizens visit without a visa?

79 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Vanuatu passport ranks #53 of 93 (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.