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🇨🇦 Does a Canadian need a visa for South Korea 🇰🇷?

What this means for your trip

An ETA (electronic travel authorisation) is not a visa: it is an online pre-screening that airlines check before boarding.

It is normally approved within minutes to a few days; apply before you book non-refundable travel.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

South Korea at a glance

Capital: Seoul · Currency: South Korean won (KRW, ₩) · Official languages: Korean · Calling code: +82

U.S. State Department travel advisory for South Korea: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 28 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: South Korea uses plug types C, F, Canada uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (South Korea: 220 V; Canada: 120 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering South Korea →

Your embassy in South Korea

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in South Korea, contact the embassy of Canada:

• Embassy of Canada in Seoul

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near South Korea for Canadian passport holders

• 🇨🇳 China — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇯🇵 Japan — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇲🇴 Macau — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇲🇳 Mongolia — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇹🇼 Taiwan — Visa-free 90 days

The other way round

🇰🇷 South Korean passport holders visiting Canada: South Korean passport holders do not need a visa for Canada, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.

The Canadian passport at a glance

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