South Korea Transit Visa
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In general, travelers transiting through South Korea for less than 24 hours
at Incheon International Airport, or departing on the same calendar day at other
airports, do not need a visa as long as they remain within the transit area.
However, citizens of Sudan and Syria must hold a Korean visa for transit.
Transit passengers at Incheon International Airport have the option to join an
organized transit tour group within Seoul. While the tour service is free, there
is an entry-procedure fee of KRW10,000 or USD10. Travelers can register for the
tour in advance or join upon arrival, with tour durations ranging from one hour
to a maximum of five hours.
The following nationals, as well as stateless persons and refugees, are not
eligible for this service:
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• Afghanistan |
• Macedonia |
Non-visa-exempt nationals who are in transit through South Korea are visa-exempt
for 30 days, provided holding a physical visa or a residence permit issued by
Australia, Canada, New Zealand and United States and are arriving at South Korea
from one of these countries and continuing to a third country, or arriving from
a third country and continuing to one of these countries.
Remarks: The information provided is solely intended as a guide. Should
you have any doubts, please consult the airlines or
relevant authority for clarification.
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