Rules by country
South Korea
How long you can stay on your passport, and how long your vehicle can stay on its plates. Every line links to the official page it came from.
On your passport
| Passport | Entry | How long | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visitConfirm before you go | Read itSecondary sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Australia | Visa-free · e-Arrival card (optional online; paper form on arrival also accepted) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Austria | Visa-free · e-Arrival card (optional online; paper form on arrival also accepted) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Belgium | Visa-free · e-Arrival card (optional online; paper form on arrival also accepted) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Brazil | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visitConfirm before you go | Read itSecondary sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Bulgaria | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Canada | Visa-free · e-Arrival card (optional online; paper form on arrival also accepted) | 180 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Croatia | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Cyprus | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 30 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Czechia | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Denmark | Visa-free · e-Arrival card (optional online; paper form on arrival also accepted) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Estonia | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Finland | Visa-free · e-Arrival card (optional online; paper form on arrival also accepted) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| France | Visa-free · e-Arrival card (optional online; paper form on arrival also accepted) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Germany | Visa-free · e-Arrival card (optional online; paper form on arrival also accepted) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Greece | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Hungary | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Iceland | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visitConfirm before you go | Read itSecondary sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Ireland | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Israel | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visitConfirm before you go | Read itSecondary sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Italy | Visa-free · e-Arrival card (optional online; paper form on arrival also accepted) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Japan | Visa-free · e-Arrival card (optional online; paper form on arrival also accepted) | 90 days per visitConfirm before you go | Read itSecondary sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Latvia | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Lithuania | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Luxembourg | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Malta | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Mexico | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Netherlands | Visa-free · e-Arrival card (optional online; paper form on arrival also accepted) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| New Zealand | Visa-free · e-Arrival card (optional online; paper form on arrival also accepted) | 90 days per visitConfirm before you go | Read itSecondary sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Norway | Visa-free · e-Arrival card (optional online; paper form on arrival also accepted) | 90 days per visitConfirm before you go | Read itSecondary sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Poland | Visa-free · e-Arrival card (optional online; paper form on arrival also accepted) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Portugal | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Romania | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Slovakia | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Slovenia | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| South Africa | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 30 days per visitConfirm before you go | Read itSecondary sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| South Korea | Own country | No limitConfirm before you go | Read itSecondary sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Spain | Visa-free · e-Arrival card (optional online; paper form on arrival also accepted) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Sweden | Visa-free · e-Arrival card (optional online; paper form on arrival also accepted) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Switzerland | Visa-free, apply for an ETA first · Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) | 90 days per visitConfirm before you go | Read itSecondary sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| United Kingdom | Visa-free · e-Arrival card (optional online; paper form on arrival also accepted) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| United States | Visa-free · e-Arrival card (optional online; paper form on arrival also accepted) | 90 days per visit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
With your vehicle
| Registered in | Entry | How long | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Australia | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Austria | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Belgium | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Brazil | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Bulgaria | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Canada | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Croatia | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Cyprus | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Czechia | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Denmark | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Estonia | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Finland | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| France | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Germany | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Greece | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Hungary | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Iceland | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Ireland | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Israel | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Italy | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Japan | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Latvia | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Lithuania | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Luxembourg | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Malta | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Mexico | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Netherlands | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| New Zealand | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Norway | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Poland | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Portugal | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Romania | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Slovakia | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Slovenia | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| South Africa | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| South Korea | Own country | No limit | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Spain | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Sweden | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| Switzerland | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| United Kingdom | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
| United States | Temporary import · Vehicle temporary import declaration (자동차 일시수입신고) | As long as the driver, up to 365 days | Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026 |
This is a plain-language summary of the official rules, checked on the date shown. It isn't legal advice. If your situation is unusual, confirm with the country's consulate.