U.S. visa for South Korean citizens
A visa is NOT required for South Korean passport holders visiting United States for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South Korean citizens to enter United States for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | United States e-visa for South Korean citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United States visa on arrival for South Korean citizens | Not Available | |
United States tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South Korean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United States.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United States.
If you are looking for United States 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 United States nearest your place of residence.
- Seoul: The Embassy of United States in Seoul, South Korea (Working hours: Close now)
- Busan: The Consulate of United States in Busan, South Korea (Working hours: Close now)
United States visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United States diplomatic mission offices to South Korea for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Korea traveling to United States from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Korea) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,544,801 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,513,274 | -2.04% |
| 2010 | 1,655,144 | 9.38% |
| 2011 | 1,497,511 | -9.52% |
| 2012 | 1,655,144 | 10.53% |
| 2013 | 1,497,511 | -9.52% |
| 2014 | 1,576,328 | 5.26% |
| 2015 | 1,742,422 | 10.54% |
| 2016 | 2,001,417 | 14.86% |
| 2017 | 2,324,707 | 16.15% |
| 2018 | 2,210,597 | -4.91% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United States & South Korea comparison
United States's area is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi), while the area of South Korea is approximately 97,230 km2 (37,540 sq mi). This means South Korea is 94.08 times smaller than United States.
As of April 2024, United States's population is ~338.8 million people - 287,360,559 more people than the population of South Korea.
We have highlighted United States & South Korea’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United States | South Korea | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 338,814,313 | 51,453,754 | 287.4 million more people live in United States than South Korea |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 273 | 183 | United States has 90 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Korea. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 134 | 138 | United States passport holders visit 4 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 1147 | 129 | U.S. hosts 1018 more foreign missions than South Korea. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Korea travel to United States in one year?
The number of visitors from South Korea visiting United States in 2018 was approximately 2,210,597.
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