South Africa passport to South Korea
Travel authorisation for South Africa passport holders.
South AfricaSouth KoreaShort stayTravel authorisation
South Africa passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation before flying to South Korea. It's an online form, usually approved quickly, and lighter than a full e-visa.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in South Korea — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026South Korea's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Set by the travel authorisation
- South Korea passports in South Africa
- Visa-free · 30 days
- Getting in
- Apply online before you fly; approval is often quick but not instant. It is usually tied to the passport you apply with, so a new South Africa passport means a new application.
Long stay
Staying in South Korea longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 5 routes researched:
- Digital nomad
- Work / sponsored ×2
- Investment
- Student
What changes
South Africa and South Korea side by side
| South Africa | South Korea | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Pretoria | Seoul |
| Languages | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English | Korean |
| Currency | South African Rand | South Korean Won |
| GDP per person (2025) | $6,598 | $36,227 |
| Population | 64.7M | 51.7M |
GDP and population: World Bank.