🇯🇵Japan Visa for South Korean Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa-free90 days max stay

No — South Korean passport holders do not need a visa for Japan. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

Short-term stay visa exemption

How it worksJapan's online eVISA is based on your country of residence, not your nationality: you apply through the Japanese embassy/consulate (or its accredited visa centre) that covers where you live. A direct self-service eVISA is offered to residents of some jurisdictions (e.g. Australia, Canada, the UK, USA, Saudi Arabia); residents of others - including India, China, the Philippines and Vietnam - can only get the eVISA through a government-accredited travel agency, and most apply in person via VFS Global. Japan has no visa on arrival or ETA.

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Entering Japan on a South Korean passport

  • → Travel with just your valid South Korean passport. No visa or prior application needed.
  • → See the exact document checklist for South Korean applicants — only needed if you apply for a longer-stay visa.

Japan visa documents for South Korean applicants

No visa documents are needed for a short visit — South Korean citizens enter Japan with just a valid passport. If you apply for a longer-stay visa, these are the exact documents required, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

otherLong-term Stay Visa

Checklist-Long Term Visa -ENG to find the required documents for applicants.

otherShort-term Stay Visa

- Checklist-Short Term Visa -ENG to find the required documents for applicants.

touristWorking Holidays Scheme

Checklist-Working Holiday Visa-ENG.pdf to find the required documents for applicants.

medicalMedical Visa

Checklist-Medical Visa-ENG.pdf to find the required documents for applicants.

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Japan visa for South Korean citizens — FAQ

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Japan?

No — South Korean passport holders do not need a visa for Japan. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

How long can South Korean citizens stay in Japan?

South Korean passport holders can stay in Japan for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do South Korean citizens need for Japan?

A valid passport is all South Korean citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days). If you apply for a longer-stay visa, Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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