New Zealand to South Korea visa requirements

New Zealand ordinary passport holders can visit South Korea visa-free for up to 3 months. K-ETA is temporarily exempt through 31 Dec 2026, but travelers without a valid K-ETA should submit Korea's free e-Arrival Card. New Zealand ordinary passport holders can enter South Korea without a consular visa for up to 3 months for eligible short visits such as tourism, visiting relatives, events, conferences, or business purposes with no commercial activity. The official K-ETA eligible-country page lists New Zealand with an allowed stay of 3 months, and VisitKorea lists New Zealand among the countries and regions temporarily exempt from K-ETA until 31 Dec 2026. Korea's K-ETA notice says the temporary exemption for currently exempt countries and regions is extended through 31 Dec 2026 (KST). Optional K-ETA remains available for KRW 10,000 plus the online payment fee, is usually assessed within 72 hours, and is valid for up to 3 years or until passport expiry if earlier; valid K-ETA holders are exempt from submitting the arrival card. Travelers entering without a valid K-ETA should submit the free e-Arrival Card within 3 days before arrival, or follow the paper/electronic arrival declaration process available at entry. Employment, paid activity, formal study, and longer stays require the appropriate Korean visa or permit before travel.