South Korea Visa Requirements for Singaporean Citizens (2026)
No — Singaporean 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 Singaporean passport holders
- •South Korea's official eligible-country list names Singapore with an allowed period of stay of 90 days. [1]
- •Diplomatic or official passport holders fall under separate A-1 and A-2 categories permitting stays over 90 days; that does not apply to ordinary Singaporean tourist passports. [11]
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- Return or onward ticket from South Korea.
- K-ETA exempt through 31 Dec 2026; after that, K-ETA required (KRW 10,000, valid 3 years).
- Korea Electronic Travel Authorization or Q-Code for health declaration (if applicable).
Fees & processing
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •There is no visa fee: Singaporean tourists may stay up to 90 days visa-free.
- •Once the exemption ends, the K-ETA fee is KRW 10,000 per person, roughly USD 7 to 8. [6]
- •Additional online payment processing fees of generally about 3% may apply; accepted cards include Visa, Master, JCB, Amex, Diners Club, Discover, UnionPay and Alipay+. [6]
- •The fee covers the K-ETA application and examination process. [6]
How to apply
- If you travel after 31 December 2026, when the K-ETA exemption ends, apply for a K-ETA before departure.
- Apply only at the official site www.k-eta.go.kr or the official K-ETA mobile app, and avoid lookalike agency sites that charge high fees. [5]
- Agree to the terms and conditions and verify your email address to start the form. [8]
- Enter your passport information and the rest of your application details. [8]
- Check the information you entered, submit the application and pay the KRW 10,000 fee. [8] [6]
- Assessment is generally completed within 72 hours; check your application result online. [5]
Before you fly
- •K-ETA applications are accepted only at the official site www.k-eta.go.kr or the K-ETA mobile app; lookalike sites charge high fees. [5]
- •K-ETA assessment is generally completed within 72 hours. [5]
Full South Korea entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Overstay: 2009 saw concern raised over Chinese nationals who overstayed their visas.
Visa-free entry is only for tourism or visiting purposes; any paid activity or employment requires an appropriate visa. [9]
If your card's overseas payment option is blocked, the K-ETA fee may not go through, so check with your card issuer. [6]
The K-ETA fee is non-refundable regardless of the examination outcome. [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 Singaporean 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.; K-ETA exempt through 31 Dec 2026; after that, K-ETA required (KRW 10,000, valid 3 years).; Korea Electronic Travel Authorization or Q-Code for health declaration (if applicable)..
What happens if I overstay in South Korea?
2009 saw concern raised over Chinese nationals who overstayed their visas.
Can I work or take paid jobs while visa-free in Korea?
No. Visa-free entry is limited to tourism or visiting purposes; any paid activity or employment requires an appropriate visa.
Where should I apply for a K-ETA?
Only at the official site www.k-eta.go.kr or the official K-ETA mobile app; lookalike agency sites charge high fees.
How long does a K-ETA application take to assess?
Generally within 72 hours.
Sources & last verified
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Singapore citizens” and “Visa policy of South Korea”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] k-eta.go.kr [2] visa.go.kr [3] visa.go.kr [4] visa.go.kr [5] k-eta.go.kr [6] k-eta.go.kr [7] visa.go.kr [8] k-eta.go.kr [9] visa.go.kr [10] k-eta.go.kr [11] visa.go.kr [12] visa.go.kr [13] k-eta.go.kr [14] visa.go.kr [15] visa.go.kr [16] visa.go.kr [17] visa.go.kr [18] visa.go.kr. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
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This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.