German visa for South Korean citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For South Korean citizens to enter Germany for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | |
Evisa | Germany e-visa for South Korean citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | Germany visa on arrival for South Korean citizens | Not Available |
Germany tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South Korean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Germany.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Germany.
If you are looking for Germany visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from South Korea, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Germany nearest your place of residence.
- Seoul: The Embassy of Germany in Seoul, South Korea (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 18 minutes)
- Pusan: The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Pusan, South Korea (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 18 minutes)
Germany visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Germany diplomatic mission offices to South Korea for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Korea traveling to Germany from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (South Korea) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 1,617,460 | N/A |
2009 | 1,574,300 | -2.67% |
2010 | 1,746,875 | 10.96% |
2011 | 1,844,310 | 5.58% |
2012 | 1,976,715 | 7.18% |
2013 | 2,050,425 | 3.73% |
2014 | 2,144,935 | 4.61% |
2015 | 2,273,050 | 5.97% |
2016 | 2,311,075 | 1.67% |
2017 | 2,434,380 | 5.34% |
2018 | 2,527,265 | 3.82% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Germany & South Korea comparison
Germany's area is approximately 348,560 km2 (134,579 sq mi), while the area of South Korea is approximately 97,230 km2 (37,540 sq mi). This means South Korea is 3.58 times smaller than Germany.
As of May 2024, Germany's population is ~84.9 million people - 33,402,622 more people than the population of South Korea.
We have highlighted Germany & South Korea’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
Germany | South Korea | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 84,856,376 | 51,453,754 | 33.4 million more people live in Germany than South Korea |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 227 | 183 | Germany has 44 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Korea. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 145 | 138 | Germany passport holders can visit 7 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 593 | 129 | German hosts 464 more foreign missions than South Korea. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Korea travel to Germany in one year?
The number of visitors from South Korea visiting Germany in 2018 was approximately 2,527,265.
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