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South Korea visa requirements for South Africa citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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eTA required
South Africa citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), not a visa for South Korea.
Entry details
Holders of a South Africa passport need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), not a visa when visiting South Korea. The South Africa passport currently ranks #68 among the world's top 100 with 98 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.
In the opposite direction: South Korea citizens travelling to South Africa — visa-free for up to 30 days.
How to get the eTA
🏛️ Official government option
Official K-ETA portal · fee: KRW 10,000. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →🧳 Before you travel: South Africa → South Korea
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