United Arab Emirates visa for South Korean citizens

For United Arab Emirates passport holders, exploring the vibrant culture of South Korea is remarkably straightforward, as travel is currently visa-free. This status allows for stays of up to 90 days, providing ample time to discover everything from Seoul's futuristic cityscape to Jeju Island's natural beauty. While visa-free for short tourist visits, four distinct tourist visa types are also available for those needing to stay longer or for specific purposes beyond the 90-day allowance. Direct flights from Dubai frequently bridge the substantial 5-hour time difference, landing you in Incheon after approximately 9 hours, ready to immerse yourself in a dynamic nation where the global phenomenon of K-pop and K-dramas has cultivated a particularly strong appeal among travelers from the Gulf region.

Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months

Visa options

TouristTourism - Single Entry - 30 Days
30d$90valid 2mo
TouristTourism - Multiple Entry - 30 Days
30d$136multiple-entryvalid 2mo
TouristTourism - Single Entry - 60 Days
60d$177valid 2mo
TouristTourism - Multiple Entry - 60 Days
60d$231multiple-entryvalid 2mo
Transit48-hour Transit Visa
2d$10valid 1mo
Transit96-hour Transit Visa
4d$49valid 1mo
TouristSingle Entry Visit Visa on Arrival for eligible Indian nationals
14d$63
TouristMultiple Entry 90-Day Visit Visa on Arrival
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
TouristMultiple Entry 180-Day Visit Visa on Arrival
180dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
TouristTourist Visa (30 Days, short term)
30d$90valid 2mo
TouristTourist Visa (60 Days, long term)
60d$177valid 2mo
TransitTransit Visa (48-hour)
2d$10valid 1mo
TransitTransit Visa (96-hour)
4d$49valid 1mo
WorkAI Specialists Entry Visa
TouristEntertainment Entry Visa
TouristEvents Visit Visa
HumanitarianHumanitarian Residence/Entry Visa
valid 1y
InvestorResidence Visa for Golden Visa holders
FamilyResidence Visa for Family/Dependent sponsorship
StudentResidence Visa for Students
WorkResidence Visa for Workers
MedicalResidence Visa for Medical Treatment
BusinessVisit Visa for Business
TouristVisit Visa for Tourism
TransitTransit Visa
InvestorGolden Residency for Investor in Public Investments
InvestorGolden Residency for Real Estate Investor
InvestorGolden Residency for Entrepreneur
InvestorGolden Residency for Individuals with Specialized Talents
TouristVisit Visa for Treatment
FamilyResidence Visa for Family Members
WorkResidence Visa for Work
TouristSingle-entry Tourist Visa
TouristEntry visa for residents of GCC countries and their companions
TouristVisit visa for a relative or friend (single entry)
TouristVisit visa to explore job opportunities (single entry)
TouristMulti-entry Tourist Visa (5 years)
multiple-entry
TouristTourist Visa Extension
OtherResidence Permits for the Private Sector
OtherIssuing Residency Permit
OtherRenewal of Residency Permits
OtherAmendment of Residency Permit Data
OtherCancellation of Residency Permits
OtherPermit to Stay Outside the Country for More Than 6 Months
OtherIssuance of a Visa
OtherAmendment of Visa Data
OtherVisa Extension
OtherVisa Cancellation
OtherEntry Permit/Visa Cancellation

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