South Korea Visa Requirements for Chinese citizens in 2025

Last Updated: April 18, 2025, 2:10 p.m.

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1) Visa Required

For Chinese citizens looking to travel to Korea, Republic of, securing a visa prior to arrival is mandatory. Please consult the nearest Korea, Republic of embassy or consulate for detailed visa application procedures.

Entry Requirement

Danger
Allowed Stay

unknown

Purpose of Travel

Tourist

Further Notes

  • In the following cases, Chinese nationals can enter Korea without a visa.
  • Visa is not required for direct or transit visitors to Jeju Island up to 30 days.
  • Transit to or from third countries such as the United States, Canada, and New Zealand.
  • Chinese group tourists departing from China (including Hong Kong and Macau) to Incheon, Gimpo, Gimhae, Cheongju, Muan, Daegu, and Yangyang International Airport in South Korea, travel within 5 days (10 days at Yangyang Airport) and then transfer to domestic flights in Korea Flight to Jeju Island.
  • Chinese group tourists departing from China via South Korea to Japan with a Japanese group tourist visa, and Chinese group tourists departing from Japan via South Korea to China or a third country.

Reference Links

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General Information about Korea, Republic of

  • Name (Common): South Korea
  • Name (Official): Republic of Korea
  • Population: 51780579
  • Area: 100210
  • Capital: Seoul
  • Currency: South Korean won
  • Language: Korean
  • Calling Code: +8
  • Region: Asia
  • Subregion: Eastern Asia

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a visa is required for Chinese citizens.

Yes, a visa is required for Chinese citizens. Options include: Visa Required.

Yes, Chinese citizens can travel to South Korea, but a visa is required.

The maximum length of stay in South Korea with Visa Required is unknown. Chinese citizens must leave the country within the specified period.

Overstaying a visa in South Korea can result in fines, penalties, and potentially being banned from entering South Korea in the future. It is important to comply with the length of stay specified with the visa and leave the country within the allotted time.
Travel Advisory for Korea, Republic of

Advisory Message: South Korea has a current risk level of 2.3 (out of 5). We advise: Travelling South Korea is (relatively) safe.
Score: 2.3
Source: https://www.travel-advisory.info/south-korea
Last Updated Aug. 13, 2024, 8:21 a.m.