Do Kina Citizens Need a Visa for South Korea?

Kina citizens need a visa to visit South Korea. The current status is: Visa Required. Duration of stay: 30 days. In the following cases, Chinese nationals can enter Korea without a visa. Visa is not required for direct or transit visitors to Jeju Island up to 30 days. Transit to or from third countries such as the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. Chinese group tourists departing from China (including Hong Kong and Macau) to Incheon, Gimpo, Gimhae, Cheongju, Muan, Daegu, and Yangyang International Airport in South Korea, travel within 5 days (10 days at Yangyang Airport) and then transfer to domestic flights in Korea Flight to Jeju Island. Chinese group tourists departing from China via South Korea to Japan with a Japanese group tourist visa, and Chinese group tourists departing from Japan via South Korea to China or a third country. From 29 September 2025 to 30 June 2026, Chinese tourists traveling in groups more than 3 people who have registered with designated travel agencies do not need a visa to visit South Korea for up to 15 days.

Kina citizens can stay in South Korea for 30 days.