Canadian Citizens can enter South Korea without a visa for short visits (tourism, visiting family or friends, business meetings) for up to 180 days. Permission to stay is given at the time of entry; the immigration officer determines your permitted stay. Commercial activities during the stay require a Korean visa.
Canadian Citizens can enter South Korea without a visa for short visits (tourism, visiting family or friends, business meetings) for up to 180 days. Permission to stay is given at the time of entry; the immigration officer determines your permitted stay. Commercial activities during the stay require a Korean visa.
Canadian Citizens are temporarily exempt from K-ETA until 31 December 2026. A valid passport is the only travel document needed for tourism during this exemption; the separate arrival declaration still applies. The exemption may not be extended, so check the K-ETA rules again before any trip in 2027.
Since 1 January 2026, foreign visitors who are required to submit an arrival declaration must submit the Korea e-Arrival Card (KeAC) within 72 hours before arrival. Exemptions apply to valid K-ETA holders and valid residence-card holders (including permanent and overseas Korean residence cards). Canadian Citizens entering under the temporary K-ETA exemption without a valid K-ETA or residence card must submit it. Official submission is free at https://www.e-arrivalcard.go.kr/ Our service is an optional assisted service, not a government requirement or government fee.
Travel with a valid Canadian Passport. K-ETA exemption is not an exemption from the arrival declaration. Check the official requirements before departure. Permission to stay is given at the time of entry; the immigration officer determines your permitted stay.
Canadian Citizens do not need a Tourist Visa for tourism or visiting family or friends in South Korea for stays up to 180 days. Permission to stay is given at the time of entry; the immigration officer determines your permitted stay. Commercial activities during the stay require a Korean visa.
Canadian Citizens are temporarily exempt from K-ETA until 31 December 2026. A valid passport is the only travel document needed for tourism during this exemption; the separate arrival declaration still applies. The exemption may not be extended, so check the K-ETA rules again before any trip in 2027. Since 1 January 2026, foreign visitors who are required to submit an arrival declaration must submit the Korea e-Arrival Card (KeAC) within 72 hours before arrival. Exemptions apply to valid K-ETA holders and valid residence-card holders (including permanent and overseas Korean residence cards). Canadian Citizens entering under the temporary K-ETA exemption without a valid K-ETA or residence card must submit it. Official submission is free at https://www.e-arrivalcard.go.kr/ Our service is an optional assisted service, not a government requirement or government fee.
Canadian Citizens can enter South Korea without a visa for short visits (tourism, visiting family or friends, business meetings) for up to 180 days. Permission to stay is given at the time of entry; the immigration officer determines your permitted stay. Commercial activities during the stay require a Korean visa. Do not treat visa-free business meetings as permission to work or conduct commercial activities.
Since 1 January 2026, foreign visitors who are required to submit an arrival declaration must submit the Korea e-Arrival Card (KeAC) within 72 hours before arrival. Exemptions apply to valid K-ETA holders and valid residence-card holders (including permanent and overseas Korean residence cards). Canadian Citizens entering under the temporary K-ETA exemption without a valid K-ETA or residence card must submit it. Official submission is free at https://www.e-arrivalcard.go.kr/ Our service is an optional assisted service, not a government requirement or government fee.
If you enter South Korea during transit for a permitted short visit, the visa-free limit is up to 180 days. Permission to stay is given at the time of entry; the immigration officer determines your permitted stay. Airside transit requirements depend on your itinerary; check with your airline and the official authorities. Commercial activities during the stay require a Korean visa.
Since 1 January 2026, foreign visitors who are required to submit an arrival declaration must submit the Korea e-Arrival Card (KeAC) within 72 hours before arrival. Exemptions apply to valid K-ETA holders and valid residence-card holders (including permanent and overseas Korean residence cards). Canadian Citizens entering under the temporary K-ETA exemption without a valid K-ETA or residence card must submit it. Official submission is free at https://www.e-arrivalcard.go.kr/ Our service is an optional assisted service, not a government requirement or government fee.
Visa-free short visits do not authorise study. Obtain the appropriate student visa from the Korean embassy or consulate. Your permitted stay depends on that visa, not the short-visit visa-free limit.
Since 1 January 2026, foreign visitors who are required to submit an arrival declaration must submit the Korea e-Arrival Card (KeAC) within 72 hours before arrival. Exemptions apply to valid K-ETA holders and valid residence-card holders (including permanent and overseas Korean residence cards). Canadian Citizens entering under the temporary K-ETA exemption without a valid K-ETA or residence card must submit it. Official submission is free at https://www.e-arrivalcard.go.kr/ Our service is an optional assisted service, not a government requirement or government fee.
Visa-free short visits do not authorise employment. Obtain the appropriate Korean work visa before working. Commercial activities during the stay require a Korean visa. Your permitted stay depends on your visa.
Since 1 January 2026, foreign visitors who are required to submit an arrival declaration must submit the Korea e-Arrival Card (KeAC) within 72 hours before arrival. Exemptions apply to valid K-ETA holders and valid residence-card holders (including permanent and overseas Korean residence cards). Canadian Citizens entering under the temporary K-ETA exemption without a valid K-ETA or residence card must submit it. Official submission is free at https://www.e-arrivalcard.go.kr/ Our service is an optional assisted service, not a government requirement or government fee.
Canadian Citizens can enter South Korea without a visa for short visits (tourism, visiting family or friends, business meetings) for up to 180 days. Permission to stay is given at the time of entry; the immigration officer determines your permitted stay. Do not assume an extension is available. For a longer stay, check the appropriate visa requirements with the Korean authorities. Commercial activities during the stay require a Korean visa.
Since 1 January 2026, foreign visitors who are required to submit an arrival declaration must submit the Korea e-Arrival Card (KeAC) within 72 hours before arrival. Exemptions apply to valid K-ETA holders and valid residence-card holders (including permanent and overseas Korean residence cards). Canadian Citizens entering under the temporary K-ETA exemption without a valid K-ETA or residence card must submit it.
Official submission is free at https://www.e-arrivalcard.go.kr/ Our service is an optional assisted service, not a government requirement or government fee.
Choose optional application assistance, or submit free through the official government website. Our service is not a government requirement or government fee.
Start ApplicationCanadian Citizens can enter South Korea without a visa for short visits (tourism, visiting family or friends, business meetings) for up to 180 days. Permission to stay is given at the time of entry; the immigration officer determines your permitted stay. Commercial activities during the stay require a Korean visa.
For permitted short visits, up to 180 days. Permission to stay is given at the time of entry; the immigration officer determines your permitted stay. Study, work and commercial activities require the appropriate visa.
Canadian Citizens are temporarily exempt from K-ETA until 31 December 2026. A valid passport is the only travel document needed for tourism during this exemption; the separate arrival declaration still applies. The exemption may not be extended, so check the K-ETA rules again before any trip in 2027.
Since 1 January 2026, foreign visitors who are required to submit an arrival declaration must submit the Korea e-Arrival Card (KeAC) within 72 hours before arrival. Exemptions apply to valid K-ETA holders and valid residence-card holders (including permanent and overseas Korean residence cards). Canadian Citizens entering under the temporary K-ETA exemption without a valid K-ETA or residence card must submit it.
Submit within 72 hours before arrival, not earlier than that window. Official submission is free at https://www.e-arrivalcard.go.kr/ Our service is an optional assisted service, not a government requirement or government fee.
valid K-ETA holders and valid residence-card holders (including permanent and overseas Korean residence cards) are exempt. Canadian tourists using the temporary K-ETA exemption without either of these must submit the arrival declaration.
Official submission is free at https://www.e-arrivalcard.go.kr/ Our service is an optional assisted service, not a government requirement or government fee.
Yes, business meetings are covered by short visits for up to 180 days. Permission to stay is given at the time of entry; the immigration officer determines your permitted stay. Commercial activities during the stay require a Korean visa.
No. Visa-free entry covers permitted short visits, not study or employment. Obtain the appropriate student or work visa. Commercial activities during the stay require a Korean visa.
Last verified: 16 October 2026. Stay and K-ETA source: https://www.mofa.go.kr/ca-en/wpge/m_5236/contents.do Arrival declaration source: https://www.e-arrivalcard.go.kr/