🇨🇦 Canada passport 🇰🇷 South Korea
No visa needed
- Stay up to 180 days
- No visa fee
No — Canada passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in South Korea. You can enter visa-free.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board for South Korea
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for duration of stay
- Onward or return ticket Recommended
- Proof of funds Recommended
- Travel insurance Recommended
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- K-ETA (electronic travel authorization) required for some nationalities — check before travel
- Most visa-free nationalities may stay 30–90 days
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
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Entering South Korea
What this usually involves for visa-free entry — not a checklist researched for Canada passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 4 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule — commonly six months beyond arrival, but the Schengen area requires three months beyond departure and some countries only require it to cover your stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
Steps 3 steps
- Arrive at the destination country
- Present your passport at immigration
- Receive entry stamp — no prior visa needed
About South Korea
K-pop culture, cherry blossoms, night markets, ancient palaces, and the world's fastest internet
- Capital
- Seoul
- Currency
- South Korean Won (KRW)
- Language
- Korean
- Time zone
- KST (UTC+9)
- Best time to visit
- March – May, September – November
Official sources
Always confirm with South Korea's own government before you travel:
- South Korea official visa information ↗ visa.go.kr
- South Korea embassies & consulates ↗ mofa.go.kr
Common questions
Do Canada citizens need a visa to visit South Korea?
No — Canada passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in South Korea. You can enter visa-free.
How long can Canada passport holders stay in South Korea?
Up to 180 days.
How much does a South Korea visa cost for Canada citizens?
No visa fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long must my passport be valid to enter South Korea?
Valid for duration of stay
Does South Korea give visas to Canada citizens?
South Korea does not require a visa from Canada citizens for short stays (up to 180 days).
Where can Canada citizens find official South Korea visa information?
On South Korea's official site: https://www.visa.go.kr/openPage.do?MENU_ID=10101