Vietnam to South Korea tourist visa

Complete South Korea C-3 short-term visit visa requirements, fees, and processing times for Vietnamese citizens. Updated July 2026.

Required documents

Valid Passport — Your Vietnamese passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay
Return Flight Ticket — Confirmed round-trip flight showing departure from South Korea
Accommodation Details — Address where you will stay in South Korea

Valid Vietnamese passport (6 months — Valid Vietnamese passport (6 months validity)
Return flight ticket (within 30 — Return flight ticket (within 30 days)
Accommodation address in South Korea — Accommodation address in South Korea
Complete the arrival card on — Complete the arrival card on the plane or at immigration
Present your passport at immigration — Present your passport at immigration
Provide accommodation address and contact — Provide accommodation address and contact information

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for South Korea?: No, Vietnamese citizens can currently enter South Korea visa-free for tourism under the K-ETA exemption program until December 2026. You can stay up to 30 days.
What is K-ETA and do Vietnamese need it?: K-ETA is Korea Electronic Travel Authorization. Vietnamese citizens are currently exempt from K-ETA until December 2026. You can optionally apply for K-ETA for benefits like skipping the arrival card.
How much does K-ETA cost for Vietnamese citizens?: K-ETA costs 10,000 KRW (approximately $8 or 200,000 VND) if you choose to apply. With the current exemption, you can enter without K-ETA for free.
How long can Vietnamese stay in South Korea?: Vietnamese citizens can stay up to 30 days per visit under the visa-free arrangement. For longer stays, you need to apply for a visa at the Korean Embassy.
What documents do I need for South Korea from Vietnam?: For visa-free entry, you need: valid passport (6 months validity), return flight ticket, and accommodation address. Proof of funds is recommended.
How long does K-ETA processing take?: K-ETA is typically processed within 24 hours, but can take up to 72 hours. With the exemption, no processing is needed for Vietnamese citizens.