Do South Korea passport holders need a visa to visit UAE?

South Korean ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa to visit the UAE. Under the Korea-UAE mutual visa exemption agreement (effective 21 September 2016), they may enter visa-free and stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism or short visits. South Korean ordinary passport holders enjoy visa-free entry to the United Arab Emirates under a bilateral visa exemption agreement signed in September 2016. On arrival, a free entry stamp is granted permitting a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day window. No advance application, eVisa, or visa-on-arrival fee is required for short tourist or business visits. The passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry, with at least two blank pages. The 90-day allowance is cumulative across the 180-day period and cannot be extended in-country beyond the limited extension rules; staying beyond 90 days requires a paid extension or a proper residence/entry permit. Travelers should hold a confirmed return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation, as UAE immigration officers may request these at the border. This visa-free arrangement applies only to tourism, transit, and short business visits — working, studying, or long-term residence requires a separate sponsored visa or permit.