Updated: As of January 2024

This visa information is based on the purpose of visits for GapYear project participation.

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For detailed entry and visa guidelines by country, please refer to the provided links.

 

Asia

India
Visa-on-arrival available for South Korean nationals since October 1, 2018 (30 or 60 days).

 

Sri Lanka
Requires prior application for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for a 30-day stay.

 

Indonesia
From November 9, 2022, visa-on-arrival for 30 days available (IDR 500,000) or apply for an electronic visa-on-arrival.

 

Cambodia
Visa-on-arrival available (Tourist: USD 30, Business: USD 35) or apply for an e-visa.

 

China
Pre-issued visa required (Academic/Training visas available for stays longer than 180 days).

 

Vietnam
Visa-free stay up to 45 days, or an e-visa for up to 90 days.

 

Laos
Visa-free stay for up to 30 days.

 

Malaysia
Visa-free stay for up to 90 days.

 

Japan
Visa-free stay for up to 90 days.

 

Taiwan
Visa-free stay for up to 90 days.

 

Philippines
Visa-free stay for up to 30 days.
Must hold a round-trip ticket departing within 30 days of arrival.

 

Thailand
Visa-free stay for up to 90 days.

 

United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Visa-free stay for up to 90 days.

 

Americas

United States
Up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA pre-approval required, USD 21).

 

Canada
Up to 180 days with an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA, USD 7) pre-applied.

 

Chile
Visa-free stay for up to 90 days.

 

Costa Rica
Visa-free stay for up to 90 days.

 

Argentina
Visa-free stay for up to 90 days.

 

Peru
Up to 90 days, with the duration determined upon entry.

 

Europe

ETIAS Countries
Includes Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, San Marino, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Poland, Portugal, Vatican City, and Croatia.
Visa-free stay for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
From 2025, pre-application for ETIAS will be required (EUR 7).

 

United Kingdom
Visa-free entry allowed. Travelers must carry:

• Identification documents
• Proof of employment
• Return flight ticket
• Accommodation details
• Travel itinerary

 

Ireland
Visa-free stay for up to 90 days.

 

Africa

Uganda
90-day e-visa available (USD 50).

 

Kenya
90-day e-visa available (USD 51).

 

Namibia
Visa issuance available at the Namibian embassy in Cape Town, South Africa.

 

South Africa
Visa-free stay for up to 30 days.

 

Tanzania
90-day visa-on-arrival (USD 50) or e-visa available.

 

Ghana
Pre-issued visa required (1-month or 3-month stay options).

 

Oceania

Australia
90-day stay with Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA, AUD 20) pre-applied.

 

New Zealand
90-day stay with New Zealand Electronic Travel Authorization (NZeTA, NZD 20) pre-applied.

 

⚠️ This information was last updated in January 2024.
Visa regulations are subject to change depending on each country’s immigration authority. Please verify the latest requirements before your trip. ⚠️