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CanadaCanada visa requirements for South Korea citizens (2026)
eTA / ETA required. South Korea passport holders do not need a full visa for Canada, but must get an electronic travel authorization (ETA) online before travelling.
Electronic travel authorization (ETA) required before travel, obtain it online before you travel.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Canada ETA requirements for South Korea citizens
- Requirement
- eTA / ETA required
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
- Processing
- Usually minutes, sometimes several days
Documents needed
- Passport valid 6+ months (the ETA is linked to this passport)
- Email address and a payment card
- Travel dates and first address
- Sometimes a digital photo or a passport data-page scan
How South Korea citizens apply for the Canada ETA
- Apply online before you book or at least a few days before you fly.
- Enter passport details exactly as printed, typos are the #1 reason for problems.
- Pay the fee and wait for approval by email.
- Travel with the same passport you applied with.
Official fees
| Item | Official fee |
|---|---|
| eTA | CAD 7 |
Government fees only, from the official sources below. Visa centre or service fees, where they apply, are extra.
Good to know
- eTA is needed only when flying to Canada; it is linked to your passport.
Easier alternatives for South Korea passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the South Korea passport than Canada, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
Canada at a glance for travellers
- 54 of 198 passports can enter Canada without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The South Korea passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 151 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Canada.ca: eTA: how to apply | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Official portal | Government of Canada – visit Canada | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Canada entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korea citizens need a visa for Canada?
South Korea passport holders do not need a full visa for Canada, but must get an electronic travel authorization (ETA) online before travelling.
What documents do South Korea passport holders need for Canada?
Passport valid 6+ months (the ETA is linked to this passport); Email address and a payment card; Travel dates and first address; Sometimes a digital photo or a passport data-page scan.