Do South Korea passport holders need a visa for United States?
No visa is needed, but South Korea passport holders must get an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to United States for up to 90 days.
Last updated 9 November 2026
Entry status
ETABefore you go:
- VWP travellers entering by land must obtain pre-travel authorisation before arriving at the border crossing.
- VWP travellers must obtain ESTA approval before travelling; land entrants must obtain pre-travel authorization before appearing at the land border crossing.
- VWP travellers must use e-passports.
- VWP applicants need a machine-readable passport valid for six months beyond the intended stay; expired passports are ineligible.