South Korea Entry Requirements for Australian Citizens
Apply for K-ETA for AustraliansAustralians can now apply for a South Korea visa waiver. The K-ETA is required to travel from Australia to South Korea without a visa.
This page contains all the visa and K-ETA information you need to prepare for your trip to South Korea from Australia.
Do Australian Citizens Need a Visa for South Korea?
Yes, Australians need a visa or travel authorization to enter South Korea.
Australian passport holders can visit South Korea for up to 90 days without a visa for tourism and business activities. To visit the country visa-free, Australians must apply for a South Korea ETA travel authorization.
South Korea K-ETA for Australian Citizens
Australians can travel to South Korea with a K-ETA from Australia instead of a visa for:
- 90 days or less
- Tourism, visiting family, events and meetings, business
It is important to remember that the South Korea ETA is not a visa, but a visa waiver. It allows you to enter the country visa-free.
How to Apply for a South Korea Visa from Australia
Australian passport holders can get the South Korean ETA online in 3 steps.
- Fill out the Korea eVisa application form
- Pay the visa fees and submit the request
- Receive the electronic travel document by email
Online visa waiver processing is fast. Most K-ETA applications from Australia will be reviewed and approved within 2 days, however we advise you to allow at least 3 working days to account for any delays.
If you need your South Korea visa waiver immediately, you can choose our priority service which guarantees an approved K-ETA from Australia within 1 hour.
Document Requirements to Enter South Korea from Australia
To enter South Korea as an Australian citizen, you must have the following documents:
- Valid Australian passport
- Approved K-ETA or visa
Travel to South Korea From Australia
You can use the K-ETA for Australian citizens to travel to South Korea from all major Australian cities.
Depending on the time of year, there are direct flights to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul from:
- Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and
- Melbourne International Airport (MEL)
There are also flights with 1 or more stops to Busan from Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide.
Embassy subscription service for Australians visiting South Korea
Australians are advised to register with the embassy when traveling to South Korea.
As a subscriber you’ll receive travel advisory updates by email. This information can help you plan a safe trip to your South Korean destination. News updates are also sent out — get fully informed before you travel.
To opt in for this service, select the Embassy Registration option on the payment page when applying for your K-ETA.
Korean Embassy in Australia
If you apply for an electronic travel authorization for South Korea from Australia, you do not need to visit the embassy.
Only Australian citizens who need a visa to travel to South Korea need to go to a government office.
Find below the details of the South Korean Embassy in Canberra:
Address: 113 Empire Circuit. ACT 2600, Yarralumla, Canberra
FAQs about Australian Citizens Traveling to South Korea
Can Australians go to South Korea? Toggle faqs
Australians can visit South Korea provided they have the relevant travel documents and meet the entry requirements.
Can Australians get a visa on arrival in South Korea? Toggle faqs
No, visa on arrival services are not available for any nationality. Australians must obtain an ETA or a visa before arriving in South Korea.
Can Australians visit South Korea without a visa? Toggle faqs
Australians can enter South Korea and stay for up to 90 days without a visa. However, they must have a valid ETA South Korea for Australians.
Can I travel from Australia to Jeju Island with the K-ETA? Toggle faqs
Yes, you can use your K-ETA to travel to Jeju Island. The South Korea visa waiver for Australian citizens is valid for use across the whole of South Korea. There are domestic flights from Seoul to the island.
How long can an Australian citizen stay in South Korea? Toggle faqs
You can stay in the country for up to 90 days with a South Korea visa waiver for Australian passport holders y. If you wish to stay for longer, you must obtain a South Korea visa for Australians instead.
How much is a South Korea Visa from Australia? Toggle faqs
The online South Korea visa waiver for Australians is the most cost-effective way to gain entry into the country. Applicants pay the K-ETA fee securely online. You just need a debit or credit card that is authorized to make online payments.
How can you get a tourist visa for South Korea from Australia? Toggle faqs
You do not need a visa to travel to South Korea from Australia for tourism. You can apply online for the ETA South Korea for Australians, which gives the holder visa-free access into the country for up to 90 days.