South Korea Visa Requirements for Belgian Citizens (2026)
No — Belgian citizens can enter South Korea without a visa. Maximum stay: 90 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Specifically for Belgian passport holders
- •Belgium is listed among the countries whose nationals may stay in South Korea without a visa for an allowed period of three months. [1]
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
- Return or onward ticket from South Korea.
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
- K-ETA information, if a K-ETA is required after the exemption period.
- Q-Code quarantine declaration, submitted online before arrival.
Fees & processing
| Processing | ~90 working days |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •Visa-free entry costs nothing for Belgian tourists; the K-ETA fee of KRW 10,000 applies once the exemption ends on 31 December 2026.
- •The K-ETA application fee is KRW 10,000 per person, about USD 7 to 8, plus possible card processing fees of roughly 3%. [6]
- •The K-ETA fee covers the application and examination process and is non-refundable whatever the outcome. [6]
- •Payment is accepted with Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex, Diners Club, Discover, UnionPay or Alipay+, but fails if your card blocks overseas payments. [6]
How to apply
- Confirm whether you still need a K-ETA: the exemption for Belgian travellers runs through 31 December 2026.
- If a K-ETA is required, apply only on the official website www.k-eta.go.kr or the official K-ETA mobile app. [5]
- Agree to the terms and conditions and verify your email address. [8]
- Enter your passport details exactly as printed, then fill in your application information. [8]
- Check everything you entered and submit the application. [8]
- Assessment usually takes up to 72 hours, so apply well before your flight. [5]
Before you fly
- •K-ETA applications are handled only through the official government website or the official mobile app, not through intermediary agencies. [5]
- •K-ETA decisions are generally issued within 72 hours of applying. [5]
- •South Korea allows visa-free entry for tourism or visiting purposes only, and the permitted period depends on nationality. [9]
Full South Korea entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Belgian citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for 3 years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
Overstay: 2009 saw concern raised over Chinese nationals who overstayed their visas.
The K-ETA exemption for Belgians ends on 31 December 2026; after that date a KRW 10,000 K-ETA will be needed before departure.
Lookalike agency or phishing websites charge much higher fees for K-ETA; use only the official site or app. [5]
A card with overseas payments blocked will not process the K-ETA fee, so check with your bank before applying. [6]
Recent changes
- · upcomingOn 25 February 2026, South Korea announced that it will be expanding the tour group visa-free policy towards citizens of Indonesia in the future.
- · confirmedQatar
- · confirmedUnited Arab Emirates
- · confirmedKazakhstan
- · confirmedRussia
- · confirmedUruguay
- · confirmedVenezuela
- · confirmedJapan
- · confirmedChile
- · confirmedGuatemala
- · confirmedLatvia
- · confirmedBrazil
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedE-9 workers were assigned to a specific site; transfer to another site permitted only in limited cases → Allowed to transfer to another site belonging to the same construction company (same employer) where the new site meets E-9 requirements — South Korea loosens E-9 worksite transfer rules
Frequently asked
How long can Belgian citizens stay in South Korea?
Up to 90 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.; Return or onward ticket from South Korea.; Proof of sufficient funds for your stay.; K-ETA information, if a K-ETA is required after the exemption period.; Q-Code quarantine declaration, submitted online before arrival..
What happens if I overstay in South Korea?
2009 saw concern raised over Chinese nationals who overstayed their visas.
Where can I apply for a K-ETA?
Only at www.k-eta.go.kr or the official K-ETA mobile app. Lookalike agency sites charge much higher fees.
How long does a K-ETA decision take?
Assessment generally takes up to 72 hours, so submit your application well before departure.
What changes after 31 December 2026?
The K-ETA exemption is scheduled to end, after which Belgian travellers will need an approved K-ETA costing KRW 10,000.
Sources & last verified
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Belgian citizens” and “Visa policy of South Korea”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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