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South Korea visa rules for United Arab Emirates passport holders

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The answer

ETA needed. United Arab Emirates passport holders need an ETA granted before travel to visit South Korea.

Entry
ETA
Stay
90 days per entry
Fee
₩10,000
Covers
Tourist entry
ONE TIME LIVIN’ETA NEEDED90 DAYS

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Official source

k-eta.go.krMinistry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (K-ETA)Checked 28 Oct 2026

VENEZUELA Allowed Period of Stay : 90 Days Applicant 01 Foreigners intending to enter the Republic of Korea without a visa 02 People intending to stay for a short period of time for travel, visiting relatives, attending events or conferences, or business purposes (no commercial activities allowed) 03 A person who is not eligible for exemption from application (exemption) Check the criteria for exemption A person who meets all three conditions above Items to prepare for K-ETA application 01 Valid passport 02 Valid e-mail address 03 ID photo 04 Credit or debit cards that can be used to pay the fee ※ The fee is 10,000 KRW approximately USD $7~8 per person. Those eligible for application exemption 1. Diplomatic · Official passport holders 2. Active service members of the United States Armed Forces according to the US-ROK Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) 3. Aircraft and ship crew members 4. ABTC (APEC) holders 5. Transfer passengers 6. Registered foreigners and VISA holders 7. UN passport holders 8. Those who are 17 years old and younger or 65 years old and older (on the date of entry)

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Before you go

The conditions that come with this rule, from its official sources.

Conditions from official sources

  • Not needed if aged 17 or under or 65 or over on the date of entry.
  • Needs an e-Arrival card submitted within 3 days before arrival, unless holding an approved K-ETA.

Passport validity

The source states no minimum passport validity.

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

The other way round

What South Korea passport holders need to visit the United Arab Emirates.

Visa-free nearby

Other places United Arab Emirates passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Seoul, nearest first.

  1. ChinaBeijing, about 950 km from SeoulVisa-free · 30 days
  2. JapanTokyo, about 1,150 km from SeoulVisa-free · 90 days
  3. MongoliaUlan Bator, about 1,990 km from SeoulVisa-free · 30 days
  4. Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong, about 2,100 km from SeoulVisa-free · 30 days
  5. Macao SAR ChinaMacau, about 2,140 km from SeoulVisa-free · 30 days

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

Weather in Seoul

Average high and low temperature and rainfall in Seoul, month by month.

  1. JanHigh 2.0°CLow -5.6°CRain 17 mm
  2. FebHigh 5.2°CLow -3.2°CRain 28 mm
  3. MarHigh 11.0°CLow 2.0°CRain 37 mm
  4. AprHigh 17.9°CLow 8.0°CRain 73 mm
  5. MayHigh 23.6°CLow 13.6°CRain 104 mm
  6. JunHigh 27.6°CLow 18.9°CRain 132 mm
  7. JulHigh 29.0°CLow 22.4°CRain 412 mm
  8. AugHigh 30.0°CLow 23.1°CRain 358 mm
  9. SepHigh 26.2°CLow 17.8°CRain 140 mm
  10. OctHigh 20.2°CLow 10.8°CRain 53 mm
  11. NovHigh 11.9°CLow 3.5°CRain 52 mm
  12. DecHigh 4.2°CLow -3.6°CRain 22 mm

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