Japan to South Korea visa requirements

Visa-free up to 90 days. K-ETA is waived through 31 Dec 2026; submit the arrival declaration unless you hold a valid K-ETA. Japanese ordinary passport holders can enter South Korea visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism, visiting relatives, events, conferences, or short business purposes with no commercial or profit-making activity. K-ETA's official eligible-country page lists Japan with a 90-day allowed stay, and South Korea has extended the temporary K-ETA exemption for currently exempt countries and regions, including Japan, through 31 December 2026 (KST). Unless the policy is extended again, K-ETA is expected to be required again from 1 January 2027. During the exemption, travelers may still apply voluntarily for K-ETA for KRW 10,000 plus the online payment fee; approved K-ETA is valid for 3 years or until passport expiry if earlier, and valid K-ETA holders are exempt from submitting the arrival card. Travelers without a valid K-ETA should submit the free e-Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival in Korea; official e-Arrival guidance also allows completion before entry inspection. Paid work, formal study, journalism, and stays beyond the 90-day visa-free period require the appropriate visa.