Visa-Free Transit in Korea: A Guide for Non-US Citizens

Non-US citizens from China, Mongolia, Vietnam, the Philippines, India, and other countries can visit Korea without a visa for up to 30 days while transiting another country.

Countries not eligible for visa-free transit
Citizens of the following countries must obtain a visa to enter Korea, even if they have a U.S. permanent residence or visa:

- Syria, Sudan, Iran, Cuba, Kosovo, Palestine, Afghanistan, Iraq, Nigeria, Ghana, Yemen, Gambia, Senegal, Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Somalia, Uzbekistan, Nepal, Cameroon, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Egypt

Eligibility Criteria
1. Visa Holders from Specific Countries**: Individuals with a valid visa or permanent residence from the United States (including Guam and Saipan), Canada, New Zealand, or Australia.
2. Visa holders from 32 European countries**: Individuals with a valid visa or permanent residence from the following European countries:

- Greece, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Latvia, Romania, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Malta, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Iceland, Ireland, Estonia, United Kingdom, Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Croatia, Portugal, Poland, France, Finland, Hungary

Note: Visas must be a sticker affixed to the passport, except in Australia, where electronic verification by the Australian Immigration Authority is accepted.

This guide helps non-U.S. citizens understand how they can visit Korea visa-free for up to 30 days while transiting through another country, provided they meet specific criteria.

In this video, we'll talk about traveling through South Korea. We'll look at different situations for booking tickets and explain who can stay in South Korea for up to 30 days for free.

Watch the video here: South Korea Transit