Vietnamese visa for South Korean citizens
A visa is NOT required for South Korean passport holders visiting Vietnam for a short-term stay: 45 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South Korean citizens to enter Vietnam for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 45 days |
| Evisa | Vietnam e-visa for South Korean citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Vietnam visa on arrival for South Korean citizens | Not Available | |
Vietnam tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South Korean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Vietnam.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Vietnam.
If you are looking for Vietnam 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 Vietnam nearest your place of residence.
- Seoul: The Embassy of Vietnam in Seoul, South Korea (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 47 minutes)
Vietnam visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Vietnam diplomatic mission offices to South Korea for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Korea traveling to Vietnam from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Korea) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 509,587 | N/A |
| 2009 | 531,043 | 4.21% |
| 2010 | 547,136 | 3.03% |
| 2011 | 536,408 | -1.96% |
| 2012 | 700,917 | 30.67% |
| 2013 | 748,727 | 6.82% |
| 2014 | 847,958 | 13.25% |
| 2015 | 1,112,978 | 31.25% |
| 2016 | 1,543,883 | 38.72% |
| 2017 | 2,415,245 | 56.44% |
| 2018 | 3,485,406 | 44.31% |
| 2019 | 4,290,802 | 23.11% |
| 2020 | 819,089 | -80.91% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Vietnam & South Korea comparison
Vietnam's area is approximately 310,070 km2 (119,718 sq mi), while the area of South Korea is approximately 97,230 km2 (37,540 sq mi). This means South Korea is 3.19 times smaller than Vietnam.
As of October 2025, Vietnam's population is ~101.8 million people - 50,267,588 more people than the population of South Korea.
We have highlighted Vietnam & South Korea’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Vietnam | South Korea | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 101,767,484 | 51,499,896 | 50.3 million more people live in Vietnam than South Korea |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 96 | 183 | Vietnam has 87 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Korea. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 21 | 138 | Vietnam passport holders visit 117 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 107 | 129 | Vietnamese hosts 22 fewer foreign missions than South Korea. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Korea travel to Vietnam in one year?
The number of visitors from South Korea visiting Vietnam in 2020 was approximately 819,089.
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Useful Information
- Hanoi to Seoul: 2927.88 km (1819.30 mi)
- Travel time: 6 hours 5 minutes
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