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ETA required ยท up to 90 days

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 โ€œVisa 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, โ‚ฉ) 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 100โ€“240 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:

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

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 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

85visa-free
4ETA
25visa on arrival
42e-Visa
42visa required

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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.