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South Korea Visa For Japanese Citizens

Japanese citizens don't need a visa for South Korea for stays of up to 90 days.

No visa needed

You Can Stay
90 days
Cost
Free (K-ETA waived to 31 Dec 2026)

K-ETA is waived for Japanese passports until 31 Dec 2026; an optional K-ETA (KRW 10,000) lets you skip the arrival card. Visa-free for tourism, transit, business meetings and family visits, not for paid work.

Checked 13 Oct 2026 against the official page: overseas.mofa.go.kr

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Rules change: always confirm on the official government site or with the embassy before you book.

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