Entry requirements
South Korea
For Italian citizens
Visa-free for 90 days
Korea's K-ETA Center gives the extended K-ETA temporary exemption period as 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026 (KST), and says the countries and regions currently exempt from K-ETA are subject to this extension.
Visa
Not required
Document
The UK government says that to enter South Korea as a tourist for up to 90 days your passport must have an expiry date after the date you are leaving South Korea, and that on a long-term visa it should have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
What you need to know
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Regime
Visa-free for 90 days
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Detail
Max stay · 90 days
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Notes
Korea's K-ETA Center gives the extended K-ETA temporary exemption period as 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026 (KST), and says the countries and regions currently exempt from K-ETA are subject to this extension.
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Passport validity
The UK government says that to enter South Korea as a tourist for up to 90 days your passport must have an expiry date after the date you are leaving South Korea, and that on a long-term visa it should have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
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Return or onward ticket
The UK government tells British travellers that they can enter South Korea for up to 90 days for short-term business or tourism and must have an onward or return ticket.
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Proof of funds
No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for South Korea.
Before you go
- Check your travel document validity.
- Review any official updates.
- Keep contact details for the relevant authorities.
Entry requirements can change: always confirm the latest information with the competent authorities before departure.