Visa requirement

Japan visa for South Korean citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Japan?

Passport South Korean passport Destination Japan Visa-free

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South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Japan for up to 90 days.

Last verified: 23 Jul 2026

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

This answer is for ordinary South Korean passport holders travelling as citizens of that passport. Residence permits, long-stay visas or living in another country can change which embassy or rule applies.

Visa types at a glance

Tourist visa-free, eVisa and visa-on-arrival availability for this corridor
Visa type	Availability	Stay
Tourist visa-free?	Yes	Up to 90 days.
eVisa?	No	No eVisa route is stored for this corridor.
Visa on arrival?	No	No visa-on-arrival route is stored for this corridor.

Max stay: 90 days
Official cost: Free
Before departure: Nothing required before departure
Official route: Open official source (opens in a new tab)

Before you travel

1 Entry step Nothing required before departure Official route (opens in a new tab)
2 Stay limit 90 days
3 Official fee Free
4 Passport validity Official rule stored below. See full note
5 Transit airside: conditional; landside: conditional. Full note below. See full note
6 Freshness Checked 23 Jul 2026; confidence: medium

Shareable verdict: South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Japan for up to 90 days. Checked 23 Jul 2026.

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Cost note

Visa-free entry is free.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan.; Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

passport valid for the stay
return or onward ticket
proof of sufficient funds may be requested

Why this verdict

South Korean citizens can enter Japan visa-free for short stays up to 90 days under Japan's reciprocal visa exemption list.

Frequently asked questions

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Japan?

South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Japan for up to 90 days. (Visa-free.) Verified 23 Jul 2026 against the official source.

How long can South Korean passport holders stay in Japan?

Up to 90 days.

How much does entry to Japan cost for South Korean citizens?

It is free. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

More destinations for this passport

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Travelling the other way?

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Disclaimer. Visa and entry requirements change frequently and without notice and may depend on your specific circumstances (nationality, passport type, purpose and length of stay, residence in other countries, onward route and current diplomatic situation). The information here is for general guidance only, may be out of date, and is not legal, immigration, or travel advice. All cost, duration, and popularity figures are estimates. Always confirm the exact, current requirements with the official source for the destination country — its embassy, consulate, immigration service, or official e-visa portal (linked where available) — and with your airline before booking or travelling. We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness and accept no liability for any loss, denied boarding, refused entry, or other consequences. Last-verified dates are shown for each record; a record without a recent verification date should be treated as unconfirmed.