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π΅π° Does a Pakistani need a visa for South Korea π°π·?
Yes. Pakistani passport holders need a visa for South Korea, applied for at an embassy or consulate of South Korea before travelling.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's βVisa requirements for Pakistani citizensβ (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed e-Visa. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of South Korea or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
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 Β· Currency: South Korean won (KRW, β©) Β· Official languages: Korean Β· 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
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type D, G, M plugs bring a travel adapter for South Korea's sockets (C, F). Mains voltage differs (South Korea: 220 V; Pakistan: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering South Korea β
Easier destinations near South Korea for Pakistani passport holders
- ππ° Hong Kong β e-Visa
- π°π Cambodia β Visa on arrival
- π²π» Maldives β Visa on arrival
- π³π΅ Nepal β Visa on arrival
- π±π° Sri Lanka β Visa on arrival
- πΉπ± Timor-Leste β Visa on arrival
The other way round
π°π· South Korean passport holders visiting Pakistan: South Korean passport holders do not need a visa for Pakistan, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
The Pakistani passport at a glance
All destinations for Pakistan passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for South Korea β
Questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Pakistani passport holders need a visa for South Korea, applied for at an embassy or consulate of South Korea before travelling.
Does a South Korean need a visa for Pakistan?
South Korean passport holders do not need a visa for Pakistan, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.