South Korea Visa Requirements for Czech Citizens (2026)
Czech travellers need an online travel authorization before flying to South Korea. Maximum stay: 90 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Specifically for Czech passport holders
- •As a Czech passport holder you may enter South Korea without a visa and stay for up to 90 days. [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 ):
- •There is no visa fee for Czech visitors: entry is visa-free for 90 days and the K-ETA requirement is waived through 31 December 2026, after which the K-ETA fee is KRW 10,000.
- •The K-ETA application fee is KRW 10,000 per person, approximately USD 7 to 8. [6]
- •An additional online payment processing fee, generally about 3 percent, may apply on top of the K-ETA fee. [6]
- •The K-ETA fee covers the application and examination process and is non-refundable whatever the outcome. [6]
How to apply
- Apply for the K-ETA only at the official site www.k-eta.go.kr or through the official K-ETA mobile app. [5]
- Agree to the terms and conditions and verify your email address to open the application form. [8]
- Enter your passport details and then the rest of your application information. [8]
- Check the information you entered, submit it and pay the K-ETA fee. [8] [6]
- Assessment is generally completed within 72 hours. [5]
Before you fly
- •Submit your K-ETA only through www.k-eta.go.kr or the official mobile app, as similar agency sites charge high fees for the same service. [5]
- •K-ETA assessment is generally completed within 72 hours. [5]
- •The K-ETA fee can be paid with Visa, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, UnionPay or Alipay+. [6]
Full South Korea entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Czech 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.
If your card blocks overseas payments the K-ETA fee will not be processed, so contact your card issuer first. [6]
Transfer passengers are usually exempt from K-ETA, but must obtain approval if they need to enter Korea because of an itinerary or destination change. [10]
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 Czech citizens stay in South Korea?
Up to 90 days.
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.
Who is exempt from applying for a K-ETA?
Korean passport holders and dual nationals, US Forces members under the SOFA, flight attendants and seafarers, APEC ABTC holders, and transfer passengers.
Do Czech citizens pay a visa fee?
No visa fee applies for visa-free entry. The K-ETA requirement is waived through 31 December 2026; after that the K-ETA costs KRW 10,000.
How long does the K-ETA assessment take?
Generally within 72 hours.
Sources & last verified
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Czech citizens” and “Visa policy of South Korea”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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