South Korean visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting South Korea for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter South Korea for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | South Korea e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | South Korea visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
South Korea tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of South Korea nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of South Korea in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- San Francisco: The Embassy of South Korea in San Francisco, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Seattle: The Consulate General of South Korea in Seattle, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Boston: The Consulate General of South Korea in Boston, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Houston: The Consulate General of South Korea in Houston, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of South Korea in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Chicago: The Consulate General of South Korea in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- New York: The Consulate General of South Korea in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now)
- Honolulu: The Consulate General of South Korea in Honolulu, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 8 minutes)
South Korea visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest South Korea diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to South Korea from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 767,613 | N/A |
| 2016 | 866,186 | 12.84% |
| 2017 | 868,881 | 0.31% |
| 2018 | 967,992 | 11.41% |
| 2019 | 1,044,038 | 7.86% |
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 & United States comparison
South Korea's area is approximately 97,230 km2 (37,540 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 94.08 times bigger than South Korea.
As of November 2025, South Korea's population is ~51.5 million people - 289,267,333 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted South Korea & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| South Korea | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 51,499,896 | 340,767,229 | 289.3 million fewer people live in South Korea than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 183 | 273 | South Korea has 90 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 138 | 134 | South Korea passport holders can visit 4 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 129 | 1147 | South Korean hosts 1018 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to South Korea in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting South Korea in 2019 was approximately 1,044,038.
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