United States visa for South Korean citizens
South Korean citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to United States.
ETA required Confidence: medium — Likely current — confirm details with the official source Last verified: (2 days ago)
- Status
- ETA required
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Official cost
- 40.27 USD
- Before departure
- Apply online before you fly
Cost note
ESTA fee. The official ESTA site currently shows a total fee of about USD 40.27.
What you need
- biometric e-passport valid for the stay
- approved ESTA before boarding
- return or onward ticket
Official source
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/Use the government route and fee only. Avoid lookalike agent sites that add markups or mimic official portals.
Why this verdict
South Korea is a long-standing U.S. Visa Waiver Program member. South Korean citizens can travel without a visa for tourism or business for up to 90 days, but they must hold an approved ESTA before boarding.
Frequently asked questions
- Do South Korean citizens need a visa for United States?
- South Korean citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to United States. (ETA required.)
- How long can South Korean passport holders stay in United States?
- Up to 90 days.
- How much does the United States entry cost for South Korean citizens?
- The official fee is 40.27 USD. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.