Loading visa requirements: United Arab Emirates → South Korea
Travel corridorSouth Korea visa requirements for citizens of the United Arab Emirates.
Short-stay answer
Visa-freeUnverified
Up to
90 days
per visit
- Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) planned
From our visa matrix · not yet re-checked against an official source
No — citizens of the United Arab Emirates can typically visit South Korea visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. Longer stays or other purposes (work, study, residence) use a dedicated visa route.
K-ETA exempt until end 2026
- Max stay
- 90 days
- per visit
- Government fee
- None
- No visa for a short stay
- Processing
- Not needed
- Show your passport at the border
- Long-stay routes
- 17 routes
- Study, work, family and more
Before you go
What to have ready at the border.
Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) is planned
A travel authorisation is planned for this zone. It is not required today, and our data holds no confirmed start date.
Beyond short stays
Other ways into South Korea for citizens of the United Arab Emirates.
Study & Training
Full detailsStudent Visa D-2
- Work 20 h/wk
- Study
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · mofa.go.kr
General Trainee (Korean Language) Visa D-4-1
- Study
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · mofa.go.kr
Work & Self-Employment
Full detailsWorkation (Digital Nomad) Visa F-1-D~25 days
- Work
- Family can join
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · mofa.go.kr
Technology Startup Visa D-8-4 (OASIS)
- Work
- Study
- Residency after 5 years
- Family can join
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · oasisvisa.com
Skilled Worker Points Visa E-7-4 (K-Point)
- Work
- Study
- Residency after 5 years
- Family can join
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · immigration.go.kr
Special Occupation Visa E-7 (Skilled Professional)
- Work
- Study
- Residency after 5 years
- Family can join
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · immigration.go.kr
Invest & Capital
Full detailsPublic Business Investment Immigration (F-2/F-5)
- Work
- Study
- Residency after 5 years
- Family can join
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · immigration.go.kr
Tourism & Leisure Facility Investment Immigration (F-2)
- Work
- Study
- Residency after 5 years
- Family can join
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · immigration.go.kr
Corporate/Business Investment Visa D-8
- Work
- Study
- Residency after 5 years
- Family can join
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · immigration.go.kr
Retire & Lifestyle
Full detailsWorking Holiday Visa H-1
- Work 25 h/wk
- Study
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · mofa.go.kr
Not offered: General retirement visa
Family & Origin
Full detailsDependent Family Visa F-3 (and F-1 Family Visitor)
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · gbr.mofa.go.kr
Marriage Migrant Visa F-6
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · visaforkorea.mn
Overseas Korean Visa F-4
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · hikorea.go.kr
Special Categories
Full detailsProfessor (E-1) / Researcher (E-3) Visas
- Work
- Study
- Residency after 5 years
- Family can join
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · immigration.go.kr
Points-Based Residence Visa F-2-7
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · immigration.go.kr
Permanent Residence F-5
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · immigration.go.kr
Questions
Common questions
Do citizens of the United Arab Emirates need a visa to visit South Korea?
No — citizens of the United Arab Emirates can typically visit South Korea visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. Longer stays or other purposes (work, study, residence) use a dedicated visa route.
How long can citizens of the United Arab Emirates stay in South Korea?
Up to 90 days per visit under the visa-free arrangement, as of our last verification. Longer stays or other purposes use a dedicated visa route.
Can citizens of the United Arab Emirates work or study in South Korea?
South Korea has 17 verified routes across work, study, residence and other purposes. Eligibility varies by route and nationality — see the full South Korea visa guide for details.
Short-stay answer
Unverified
This short-stay answer comes from our visa matrix and has not yet been re-checked against an official source. Confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you travel.
Long-stay routes
Last verified 10 Jun 2026
Source: mofa.go.kr
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