to · Germany passport to South Korea
Do German citizens need a visa for South Korea?
No — visa-free for 90 days
How long you can stay
90 days
Without a visa
Requirements
What you’ll need
- 01Passport valid for the duration of stay (6 months recommended)
- 02K-ETA temporarily WAIVED until 31 Dec 2026 — optional K-ETA skips the paper arrival card
- 03Return/onward ticket may be checked at boarding
Notes
K-ETA is temporarily waived for German passport holders until 31 December 2026 (the temporary exemption was extended by Korea's Ministry of Justice). Entry is visa-free for stays up to 90 days. An optional K-ETA lets you skip the arrival card. The requirement may resume in 2027 — re-verify before travel; official info only at k-eta.go.kr (beware copycat sites).
Source of truth
Verify before you book
Official source ↗
K-ETA — Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (official)
Ministry of Justice, Republic of Korea
https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/index.do
Last verified July 14, 2026. Visa rules can change — we recommend confirming with the official source within 2 weeks of booking flights.
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