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Canada visa requirements for South Korea citizens
Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
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eTA required
South Korea citizens need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), not a visa for Canada.
Entry details
Holders of a South Korea passport need an electronic travel authorization (eTA), not a visa when visiting Canada. The South Korea passport currently ranks #3 among the world's top 100 with 166 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.
In the opposite direction: Canada citizens travelling to South Korea — visa-free for up to 180 days.
How to get the eTA
🏛️ Official government option
Official Canada eTA · fee: CAD 7. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →🧳 Before you travel: South Korea → Canada
🛡️ Travel insurance — medical + trip coverage, buy before departure📶 eSIM with data — internet the moment you land — no roaming✈️ Flights — compare fares across airlines🏨 Hotels — look for free-cancellation rates until the visa is approved
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