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🇩🇪 Does a German need a visa for South Korea 🇰🇷?
No. German passport holders can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for German citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of South Korea or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.
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
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Germany (C, F) works with sockets in South Korea. Mains voltage differs (South Korea: 220 V; Germany: 230 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 Germany:
- Embassy of Germany, Seoul · seoul.diplo.de
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇰🇷 South Korean passport holders visiting Germany: South Korean passport holders can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.
The German passport at a glance
All destinations for Germany passport holders → · Who needs a visa for South Korea →
Questions
Do German citizens need a visa for South Korea?
German passport holders can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can a German stay in South Korea without a visa?
Up to 90 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.
Does a South Korean need a visa for Germany?
South Korean passport holders can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.