🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates visa requirements for South Korean citizens

Entry rules for South Korea passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from South Korea can travel to United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates, 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 United Arab Emirates immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The South Korean passport ranks #2 worldwide, opening 166 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (116 visa-free, 41 with a visa on arrival and 9 with an eTA). United Arab Emirates is one of them.

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

Across Western Asia as a whole, 15 of 17 destinations are open to South Korean travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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