South Korean visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting South Korea for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter South Korea for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | South Korea e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | South Korea visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
South Korea tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in South Korea.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from South Korea.
If you are looking for South Korea visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of South Korea nearest your place of residence.
- Toronto: The Embassy of South Korea in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Ottawa: The Embassy of South Korea in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Vancouver: The Consulate General of South Korea in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
- Toronto: The Consulate General of South Korea in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Close now)
South Korea visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest South Korea diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to South Korea from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 176,256 | N/A |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
South Korea & Canada comparison
South Korea's area is approximately 97,230 km2 (37,540 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 93.53 times bigger than South Korea.
As of November 2025, South Korea's population is ~51.5 million people - 12,078,217 more people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted South Korea & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| South Korea | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 51,499,896 | 39,421,679 | 12.1 million more people live in South Korea than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 183 | 144 | South Korea has 39 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 129 | South Korea passport holders can visit 9 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 129 | 469 | South Korean hosts 340 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to South Korea in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting South Korea in 2015 was approximately 176,256.
Comments (1)
I am a Canadian living in Macau, China that needs an urgent renewal of my passport.
I am traveling from February 9th-February 16th to South Korea. My passport is due to expire June 23rd, 2024. This means it will expire in less than 6 months. Will I be able to enter the country for my planned vacation dates? I do not plan to return to Korea again after this vacation until my passport has been renewed.
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Useful Information
- Seoul to Ottawa: 23498.55 km (14601.32 mi)
- Travel time: 48 hours 57 minutes
This page was last updated on: November 2025