Travel corridorSouth Korea visa requirements for citizens of Canada.
No visa — but citizens of Canada typically need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) for South Korea, applied for online before travel; stays of up to 180 days are typically allowed.
K-ETA; exemption extended to 31 Dec 2026
Routes for South Korea last verified 10 Jun 2026 against official sources.
Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA): 6 required documents — see the checklist.
How to get your documents
How to get: Valid passport
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
- Issued by
- National passport authority
- Typical cost
- $20–$150
- Typical time
- 1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
How to get: Passport bio-page photo
Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.
- Issued by
- Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
- Typical cost
- $5–$15
- Typical time
- Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
How to get: Facial photo
Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.
- Issued by
- Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
- Typical cost
- $5–$15
- Typical time
- Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
How to get: Email address
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
- Issued by
- Landlord / host / municipality
- Typical cost
- free–$50
- Typical time
- Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
How to get: Travel and accommodation details
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
- Issued by
- Landlord / host / municipality
- Typical cost
- free–$50
- Typical time
- Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
How to get: Credit/debit card
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
- Issued by
- Destination consulate / payment provider
- Typical cost
- Varies by visa
- Typical time
- Immediate–2 days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
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