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South Korea to United Arab Emirates visa requirements

South Korean ordinary passport holders do NOT need an advance visa to visit the UAE. UAE MoFA lists the Republic of Korea as visa-free, and Korean official sources list UAE visa-free access for up to 90 days; carrier guidance describes the arrival stamp as a free multiple-entry 90-day visit permission valid for 6 months from issue and allowing 90 days total stay. South Korean ordinary passport holders may visit the United Arab Emirates without arranging a visa before travel. UAE MoFA's visa-exemption checker lists the Republic of Korea as visa-free, while Korean MOFA and the Korean Embassy in the UAE state that Koreans can stay in the UAE visa-free for up to 90 days when holding a passport with at least six months' remaining validity. Emirates' UAE visa guidance places South Korea in the 90-day visit eligibility group and describes the arrival permission as a multiple-entry 90-day visit stamp valid for 6 months from the date of issue, with 90 days of stay in total. This is not a Schengen-style rolling 90 days within any 180 days rule. No eVisa, pre-approval, or fee is required for the initial short visit, but entry remains subject to UAE immigration approval. Travelers should carry return or onward travel details, accommodation information, and enough funds. Work, study, residence, and other long-term purposes require the correct UAE visa or permit. If the traveler needs more time, they should leave before the permitted stay ends or use an eligible ICP/GDRFA/issuing-authority extension or new permit route before expiry. ICP lists fines of AED 50 per day for staying after the permitted period expires.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-20
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-20
Visa type
Visa-free / free 90-day visit stamp
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days total
per entry
Entries
Multiple while the visit permission is valid
from issue date
Visa fee
AED 0 for initial visitor entry
consular fee only
Processing time
No advance application — stamp/admission on arrival
standard track
Validity
Visit permission is described as valid for 6 months from issue, with 90 days total stay
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport validity
Ensure your South Korean ordinary passport is valid for at least six months from entry into the UAE. Keep a blank page available for entry and exit stamps.
· Before departure· 6-month validity
/02
Prepare supporting documents
Carry return or onward travel details, accommodation information, and proof of sufficient funds in case airline or UAE immigration staff ask for them.
· Onward travel· Accommodation
/03
Board your flight to the UAE
No advance visa, eVisa, or pre-approval is required for a standard short visit by South Korean ordinary passport holders.
· No advance visa
/04
Clear immigration on arrival
At UAE passport control, eligible South Korean ordinary passport holders are admitted without a pre-arranged visa and receive a free 90-day visit stamp/admission, subject to immigration approval.
· Free admission· 90 days total
/05
Track the 90-day total
Use no more than 90 days under the visit permission. Carrier guidance describes the 90-day permission as multiple-entry and valid for 6 months from issue; do not treat this as a rolling 90/180-day allowance.
· 90 days total· 6-month validity
/06
Exit or regularize before expiry
Leave before the permitted stay ends, or obtain an eligible extension, new entry permission, residence permit, work permit, or student permit before expiry. ICP lists overstay fines of AED 50 per day after the permitted period expires.
· Avoid overstay· AED 50/day fine
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items
Personalized checklist
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Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredSouth Korean ordinary passport valid 6+ months from entry
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RecommendedBlank passport page for UAE entry/exit stamps
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
recommended
RecommendedConfirmed return or onward flight ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RecommendedTravel/medical insurance covering the UAE
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredPlan to keep total stay within the 90-day visit permission
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredCorrect visa or permit for work, study, residence, or long-term stay
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
ConditionalOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Application link included: UAE MoFA — Visa Exemptions for Non Citizen (Republic of Korea: Visa Free)
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Initial visitor admission / 90-day stampAED 0No advance visa fee for eligible South Korean ordinary passport holders
Optional eligible entry-permit extensionAED 600+Only if an ICP/GDRFA/issuing-authority extension route is available; ICP lists AED 100 application plus AED 500 extension fees for eligible entry permits
Overstay fine (if applicable)AED 50 per dayICP fine for each day after the permitted stay period expires
Total estimateAED 0AED 0incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Tourism and leisure
Visiting Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates for sightseeing, shopping, events, and holidays.
High
/02
Business meetings
Short meetings, conferences, exhibitions, or exploratory business visits are commonly handled under visitor admission, provided no local work is performed.
High
/03
Transit and stopover
Stopping over in the UAE en route to other destinations.
Medium
/04
Visiting friends or relatives
Short family or social visits to UAE residents.
Medium
/05
Property or investment scouting
Short preliminary visits related to real estate or investment, without employment or residence activity.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Present your passport and UAE entry permit or eVisa approval. The officer decides the final entry stamp and stay conditions.
/02
Customs
Declare restricted goods and large cash amounts when required. Keep medicines in original packaging with prescriptions.
/03
Connectivity
Airport SIM and eSIM options are widely available in Dubai and Abu Dhabi arrivals halls.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-20
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-20
Reviewed by Codex
Re-verified against UAE MoFA, Korean MOFA/Embassy, Emirates, and ICP sources. Corrected the stay framing from a rolling 90 days within 180 days to a 90-day total visit permission/stamp valid for 6 months from issue, and refreshed passport-validity, extension, and overstay-fine notes.
2026-05-30
South Korea to United Arab Emirates route verified
Earlier verification confirmed that South Korean ordinary passport holders may visit the UAE without an advance visa and without an eVisa fee; the stay-window wording was corrected on 2026-06-20.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for the UAE?
No. UAE MoFA lists the Republic of Korea as visa-free, and South Korean ordinary passport holders do not need an advance visa for a standard short visit.
How long can I stay in the UAE without an advance visa?+
Is this a 90 days in any 180 days rule?+
Is the entry stamp free?+
What passport validity do I need?+
Can I work or study in the UAE on this visitor admission?+
/11 — Passport tools

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