South Korea Visa Requirements for Cypriot Citizens (2026)
No — Cypriot 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 Cypriot passport holders
- •Cypriot passport holders can enter South Korea without a visa for a short-term visit, and the listed allowed period of stay is 30 days. [1]
- •For tourism the relevant statuses of stay are Visa Exempted (B-1), Tourist/Transit General (B-2-1) and Ordinary Tourist (C-3-9). [1]
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
- Return or onward ticket from South Korea
- Proof of sufficient funds for stay
- K-ETA information (if required after exemption period)
- Q-Code (quarantine) submitted online before arrival
Fees & processing
| Processing | ~90 working days |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •No visa fee applies to this route; the fact box lists a fee of KRW 0 for visa-free entry.
- •If K-ETA becomes required after the temporary exemption ends, the fee is KRW 10,000 per person (about USD 7 to 8). [6]
- •An additional online payment processing fee, generally about 3%, may be added. [6]
- •The K-ETA fee covers the application and examination process and is non-refundable once paid, whatever the outcome. [6]
How to apply
- No visa and no K-ETA are needed for a Cypriot tourist at the moment, because visa-free entry is K-ETA exempt through 31 December 2026.
- If you travel after the exemption ends, apply for K-ETA only at www.k-eta.go.kr or through the official K-ETA mobile app. [5]
- In the online form, agree to the terms, verify your email, enter your passport details and application information, then check everything before you submit. [8]
- Pay the K-ETA fee of KRW 10,000 per person by card when you submit. [6]
- Assessment normally takes within 72 hours, and you can check the result and update your travel information online. [5]
Before you fly
- •Visa-free entry under this scheme is allowed for tourism or visiting purposes only, and the stay is normally short (30 days for Cyprus). [9]
- •Anyone who intends to work or carry out paid activities in Korea must hold an appropriate visa instead of using visa-free entry. [11]
- •For Cypriot travellers the K-ETA requirement is waived through 31 December 2026.
Full South Korea entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Cypriot 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.
Overstay: 2009 saw concern raised over Chinese nationals who overstayed their visas.
Apply for K-ETA only at www.k-eta.go.kr or the official mobile app; similar-looking agencies charge high fees and are not official. [5]
The K-ETA fee is non-refundable once paid, even if the application is refused. [6]
Payment may fail if your card's overseas payment option is blocked, and extra processing fees of about 3% can apply. [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 Cypriot citizens stay in South Korea?
Up to 90 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival; Return or onward ticket from South Korea; Proof of sufficient funds for stay; K-ETA information (if required after exemption period); Q-Code (quarantine) submitted online before arrival.
What happens if I overstay in South Korea?
2009 saw concern raised over Chinese nationals who overstayed their visas.
Can I work in South Korea without a visa?
No. Visa-free entry covers tourism and visits only; any paid activity or employment requires an appropriate visa.
How long does K-ETA assessment take?
Generally within 72 hours of applying through the official website or the official mobile app.
What changes after 31 December 2026?
K-ETA becomes required again for Cypriots and costs KRW 10,000 per person, roughly USD 7 to 8.
Sources & last verified
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Cypriot citizens” and “Visa policy of South Korea”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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