🇰🇷 South Korea visa requirements for Japanese citizens

Entry rules for Japan passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from Japan can travel to South Korea for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in South Korea, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official South Korea immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Japanese passport ranks #12 worldwide, opening 164 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (117 visa-free, 38 with a visa on arrival and 9 with an eTA). South Korea is one of them.

The arrangement is reciprocal: South Korean citizens traveling to Japan face the same requirement (visa-free · 90 days).

Across Eastern Asia as a whole, 6 of 7 destinations are open to Japanese travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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