Brazil to South Korea visa requirements

Brazilian ordinary passport holders can visit South Korea visa-free for up to 90 days. During the current K-ETA temporary exemption, extended through 31 December 2026, K-ETA is not required for covered visa-free travellers; it remains optional for travellers who want the arrival-card exemption. Brazil and South Korea have had a reciprocal visa-waiver agreement in force since 20 May 2002, allowing ordinary passport holders to visit without a visa for up to 90 days. Brazil appears on the official K-ETA eligible-countries page with a 90-day stay. K-ETA is normally the electronic authorization used by visa-free nationals, but the official K-ETA notice dated 23 December 2025 extends the temporary K-ETA exemption through 31 December 2026, and Korea Tourism Organization guidance says nationals of exempt visa-free countries or regions may enter Korea without applying for K-ETA during the extension. Travellers can still apply voluntarily for K-ETA to avoid submitting an arrival card; otherwise they should follow Korea's e-Arrival Card / entry-declaration instructions. Work, long-term study, residence or stays over 90 days still require the appropriate Korean visa or permit.