South Korea visa requirements for Bhutan citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
Entry details
On a Bhutan passport, you need an e-visa, applied for online for South Korea. The Bhutan passport currently ranks #161 of 199 worldwide, with 52 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
South Korea is selective but not restrictive, admitting 110 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #3 with 166 open destinations. Both sit in Asia, where regional agreements often shape entry rules. It works both ways: travelling South Korea→Bhutan carries the same e-visa required rule.
In the opposite direction, South Korea citizens travelling to Bhutan face: e-visa required.
How to get the e-visa
Official K-ETA portal · fee: KRW 10,000. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →