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Netherlands to South Korea visa requirements

Dutch ordinary passport holders can visit South Korea visa-free for up to 90 days. K-ETA is temporarily exempt through Dec 31, 2026; travelers without a valid K-ETA should submit the free e-Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival or complete the arrival declaration on arrival where available. Dutch ordinary passport holders can enter South Korea visa-free for tourism, family visits, events, conferences, or non-remunerated short business for up to 90 days. The official K-ETA eligible-country page lists the Netherlands with a 3-month allowed stay, and NederlandWereldwijd confirms Dutch passport holders staying 90 days or less do not need a visa. Korea's Ministry of Justice extended the temporary K-ETA exemption for currently exempt countries through Dec 31, 2026 (KST), and Dutch government travel advice specifically states Dutch travelers do not need K-ETA through that date. From Jan 1, 2027, K-ETA is expected to be required unless the policy changes again. During the exemption, travelers may still apply voluntarily for K-ETA at k-eta.go.kr for KRW 10,000 plus any online payment fee; approved K-ETA is valid for 3 years or until passport expiry if sooner and exempts the holder from submitting the arrival card. Travelers entering without a valid K-ETA should use Korea's free e-Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival or complete the arrival declaration on arrival where available. A Dutch passport must be valid when leaving South Korea; airlines or transit countries may apply stricter document checks. Work, paid activity, study, journalism, residence, and stays longer than 90 days require the appropriate Korean visa before travel.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-20
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-20
Visa type
Visa-free; K-ETA temporarily exempt for Dutch passport holders
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per entry
per entry
Entries
Multiple entries allowed
from issue date
Visa fee
Free while using the K-ETA exemption; optional/future K-ETA is KRW 10,000 plus online payment fee
consular fee only
Processing time
Visa-free entry on arrival; e-Arrival Card can be submitted within 3 days before arrival; optional/future K-ETA usually assessed within 72 hours
standard track
Validity
K-ETA exemption through Dec 31, 2026 (KST); optional K-ETA valid 3 years or until passport expiry if sooner
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
NederlandWereldwijd says a Dutch passport is needed and must still be valid when you leave South Korea. Keep extra validity if your airline or transit route requires it.
· valid through departure
/02
Confirm your trip fits visa-free entry
Dutch passport holders do not need a visa for South Korea when staying 90 days or less for tourism, visits, events, conferences, or non-paid business activities.
· 90 days or less· no paid work
/03
Confirm K-ETA timing
Dutch travelers are temporarily exempt from K-ETA through Dec 31, 2026. Starting Jan 1, 2027, apply for K-ETA before travel unless Korea extends or changes the exemption.
· K-ETA exempt to 2026-12-31· check before 2027 travel
/04
Submit arrival declaration
If you do not hold a valid K-ETA, submit the free e-Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival, or complete the arrival declaration on arrival where available. Valid K-ETA holders are exempt from submitting the arrival card.
· free e-Arrival Card· 3 days
/05
Apply for optional or future K-ETA if useful
Use only k-eta.go.kr. K-ETA costs KRW 10,000 plus any online payment fee, is normally assessed within 72 hours, and is valid for multiple entries for up to 3 years or until passport expiry.
· KRW 10,000· 72 hours· 3 years
/06
Carry support for entry
Have proof of onward or return travel within 90 days, accommodation details, and sufficient funds in case an airline or immigration officer asks.
· onward ticket· accommodation
/07
Exit or obtain the right visa
Leave before the 90-day limit. For work, study, journalism, residence, or a stay over 90 days, arrange the correct Korean visa before travel.
· exit on time· visa for long stay
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items
Personalized checklist
Netherlands -> South Korea · Visa-free; K-ETA temporarily exempt for Dutch passport holders
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Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredDutch passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
Valid through departure from South Korea
RequiredK-ETA status
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Exempt through 31 Dec 2026; expected from 1 Jan 2027 unless policy changes
RequiredArrival declaration
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Free e-Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival unless holding valid K-ETA
RecommendedReturn or onward ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Recommended proof of exit within 90 days
RequiredAccommodation details
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Hotel booking or host address
RecommendedSufficient funds
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
Recommended evidence for the stay
RecommendedTravel insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Recommended though not listed as a visa-free entry condition
RequiredAppropriate Korean visa
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Required for work, study, journalism, residence, or stays over 90 days
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.
Official sourcesNederlandWereldwijd - Reisadvies Zuid-Korea (last modified 2026-06-03; still valid 2026-06-20)K-ETA - Notice on Extension of K-ETA Temporary Exemption (dated 2025-12-23)K-ETA - Eligible Countries / Applicants, Netherlands row (accessed 2026-06-20)
Application link included: K-ETA - Notice on Extension of K-ETA Temporary Exemption (dated 2025-12-23)
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa-free entry during K-ETA exemptionFreeDutch passport holders are K-ETA-exempt through 31 Dec 2026
e-Arrival CardFreeSubmit within 3 days before arrival if you do not hold a valid K-ETA
Optional / future K-ETAKRW 10,000 + online payment feeVoluntary during the exemption; expected from 1 Jan 2027 unless policy changes
Short-stay single-entry visaUSD 40Standard Korea Visa Portal fee where a consular visa is required
91+ day single-entry visaUSD 60Standard Korea Visa Portal fee where eligible
Multiple-entry visaUSD 90Standard Korea Visa Portal fee; requirements depend on visa class
Overstay / immigration penaltiesVariesCan include fines, departure complications, deportation, and future entry problems
Total estimateFree — KRW 10,000 + payment feeincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free arrival during exemption
On arrival
No consular visa or K-ETA is required for eligible Dutch short visits through Dec 31, 2026.
e-Arrival Card
Within 3 days before arrival
Free online entry declaration if you do not hold a valid K-ETA; paper/on-arrival declaration may be available where accepted.
K-ETA if required or chosen
Usually 72 hours or less
Apply at k-eta.go.kr; there is no expedited service, and processing can exceed 72 hours during surges.
Long-stay or purpose-specific visa
Varies by visa class
Required before travel for employment, study, journalism, residence, and stays longer than 90 days.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Using stale K-ETA rules
Dutch travelers are exempt from K-ETA through Dec 31, 2026, but K-ETA is expected from Jan 1, 2027 unless policy changes again.
Medium
/02
Arrival declaration missed
Travelers without a valid K-ETA should submit the free e-Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival or complete the declaration on arrival where available.
Medium
/03
Passport not valid through departure
Dutch government advice says the passport must still be valid when leaving South Korea; airlines or transit points can be stricter.
Low
/04
Wrong purpose of stay
Visa-free entry does not cover paid work, study, journalism, residence, or stays over 90 days.
Low
/05
Insufficient support documents
Airlines or immigration officers may ask for accommodation, onward travel, and funds.
Low
/06
Overstay
Exceeding the 90-day limit can cause fines, removal, and future entry problems.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Carry your visa grant notice or visa-free group documents, hotel address, and return ticket. Entry remains at the border officer's discretion.
/02
Arrival forms
Complete any current arrival, health, or customs declaration required by your airline or Korean immigration before inspection.
/03
Connectivity
Airport SIMs, eSIMs, and transport cards are easy to buy at Incheon, Gimpo, Busan, and major convenience stores.
/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 · major
NL to South Korea route rechecked
Added checked-date, replaced stale K-ETA-required wording with the official exemption through Dec 31, 2026, added e-Arrival Card guidance, corrected passport validity from a 6-month buffer to valid through departure, and refreshed official source links and fee references.
2026-05-27
Netherlands to South Korea route verified
Earlier review confirmed the 90-day visa-free route and then-current K-ETA notes for Dutch citizens.
2021-09-01 · major
K-ETA fully implemented
Korea made K-ETA the normal pre-travel authorization for many visa-free travelers, subject to later temporary exemptions.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for South Korea?—
No for stays of 90 days or less for tourism, visits, conferences, events, or non-paid short business. A visa is required for work, study, journalism, residence, or stays longer than 90 days.
Do Dutch citizens need K-ETA in 2026?+
What is K-ETA?+
Do I need an e-Arrival Card?+
How long must my Dutch passport be valid?+
How long can I stay?+
Can I work on visa-free entry?+
What if my K-ETA is denied?+
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