Italian visa for South Korean citizens
A visa is NOT required for South Korean passport holders visiting Italy for a short-term stay: .
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South Korean citizens to enter Italy for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | |
| Evisa | Italy e-visa for South Korean citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Italy visa on arrival for South Korean citizens | Not Available | |
Italy tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South Korean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Italy.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Italy.
If you are looking for Italy 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 Italy nearest your place of residence.
- Seoul: The Embassy of Italy in Seoul, South Korea (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 54 minutes)
- Pusan: The Honorary Consulate of Italy in Pusan, South Korea (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 54 minutes)
- Daegu: The Consulate of Italy in Daegu, South Korea (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 54 minutes)
Italy visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Italy diplomatic mission offices to South Korea for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Korea traveling to Italy from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Korea) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,036,199 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,026,236 | -0.96% |
| 2010 | 1,006,309 | -1.94% |
| 2011 | 986,382 | -1.98% |
| 2012 | 946,528 | -4.04% |
| 2013 | 1,036,199 | 9.47% |
| 2014 | 1,036,199 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 1,036,199 | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 1,046,163 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 976,419 | -6.67% |
| 2018 | 996,346 | 2.04% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Italy & South Korea comparison
Italy's area is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi), while the area of South Korea is approximately 97,230 km2 (37,540 sq mi). This means South Korea is 3.03 times smaller than Italy.
As of November 2025, Italy's population is ~60.0 million people - 8,508,466 more people than the population of South Korea.
We have highlighted Italy & South Korea’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Italy | South Korea | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 60,008,362 | 51,499,896 | 8.5 million more people live in Italy than South Korea |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 209 | 183 | Italy has 26 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Korea. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 146 | 138 | Italy passport holders can visit 8 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 549 | 129 | Italian hosts 420 more foreign missions than South Korea. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Korea travel to Italy in one year?
The number of visitors from South Korea visiting Italy in 2018 was approximately 996,346.
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