Japan (PR) visiting South Korea — pick your passport

Permanent residency in Japan lets you re-enter Japan, but it does not by itself grant visa-free entry to other countries. The visa rules for your trip to South Korea are determined by the passport you hold — not your PR status. Pick your country of citizenship below to see accurate requirements.

Pick the passport you'll travel on

🇯🇵→🇰🇷

japan → south korea

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🇸🇬→🇰🇷

singapore → south korea

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🇩🇪→🇰🇷

germany → south korea

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🇫🇮→🇰🇷

finland → south korea

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🇺🇸→🇰🇷

united states → south korea

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🇬🇧→🇰🇷

united kingdom → south korea

hong kong → south korea

philippines → south korea

Notes for permanent residents

You travel on the passport of your country of citizenship — your Japan (PR) card is not a travel document for entry to South Korea.
Carry your PR card on the return trip — it's required to re-enter Japan.
Some destinations recognize PR status in narrow cases (e.g., transit, visa-on-arrival eligibility). Check the destination's official source for confirmation.