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๐จ๐ด Does a Colombian need a visa for South Korea ๐ฐ๐ท?
No visa, but an ETA. Colombian passport holders do not need a visa for South Korea, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's โVisa requirements for Colombian citizensโ (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa-free for up to 90 days. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of South Korea or its official government website before you travel.
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 ยท Currency: South Korean won (KRW, โฉ) ยท Official languages: Korean ยท 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, Colombia uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (South Korea: 220 V; Colombia: 110 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
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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 Colombia:
- Embassy of Colombia in South Korea ยท Kyobo Life Insurance Bldg., 1 Jongno 1-ga ยท corea.embajada.gov.co
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 Colombian passport holders
- ๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฒ๐ณ Mongolia โ Visa-free 90 days
- ๐ฌ๐ช Georgia โ Visa-free 360 days
- ๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ฐ๐ฟ Kazakhstan โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ต๐ญ Philippines โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐ถ๐ฆ Qatar โ Visa-free 30 days
The other way round
๐ฐ๐ท South Korean passport holders visiting Colombia: South Korean passport holders can visit Colombia without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Colombian passport at a glance
All destinations for Colombia passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for South Korea โ
Questions
Do Colombian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Colombian passport holders do not need a visa for South Korea, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
Does a South Korean need a visa for Colombia?
South Korean passport holders can visit Colombia without a visa for up to 90 days.