Your first check

A qualifying visit of up to 45 days may not need an application. Check longer stays and emergency documents before selecting the e-visa route.

A short Korean holiday and a two-month stay need different plans

For a South Korean passport holder who meets the entry conditions, a visit of up to 45 days can use Vietnam’s visa exemption. You do not need to buy an e-visa merely because you are flying internationally. The Korean Embassy confirms the current exemption policy runs through 14 March 2028 and requires at least six months of passport validity on entry.

Deciding before you start a Vietnam application
Your intended visitWhat to check
A 10-day break in Da NangCheck the 45-day exemption and passport conditions first.
A continuous 60-day holidayArrange suitable permission before departure; an eligible e-visa can cover up to 90 days.
Employment or a longer relocationConfirm the appropriate work and residence arrangements separately.

The examples describe duration choices, not flight availability or individual admission decisions. Put your arrival and final departure on one calendar. If your proposed stay is longer than the exemption allows, prepare the visa for that whole visit rather than planning to sort it out after day 45.

Check an emergency Korean passport before booking around the exemption

The Embassy’s entry FAQ specifically says a Korean emergency passport cannot be used for visa-free entry into Vietnam. Do not turn that document into an ordinary passport by selecting a different form label. Ask Vietnamese authorities to confirm the route available for the actual document before proceeding.

This check belongs at the beginning, while a replacement booklet or different travel date may still be practical. Compare the document in your hand with any passport scan already saved on your phone. A current nationality and an accepted travel document are separate questions.

Prepare a child’s travel evidence alongside the visa decision

For children under 14, the Korean Embassy highlights travel with a parent or an authorised accompanying adult. It recommends supporting family and authorisation documents when the accompanying adult is not a parent, and advises checking what the airline needs.

Make a separate preparation list for each child: travelling passport, dates, accompanying adult and supporting papers. The child section in this application is only for a child actually included in the accompanying passport. A child carrying a separate passport should not be inserted there to avoid an individual application when a visa is needed.

For an e-visa, select South Korea and review the entire stay

The nationality field used here is Korea (South). Check that selection before adding the passport number and the Latin-character name from the data page. Korean residence, a Seoul departure or a Korean contact address does not establish this nationality for someone travelling on another passport.

For a qualifying longer visit, open the South Korean passport application. Keep the document checklist beside the form. Review whether your route stays entirely in Vietnam or includes an international departure and return. Multiple entry is a visa choice for repeated entries; it does not add another 90 days to each return. Check the issued dates and the permission recorded at the border.

QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU APPLY

South Korea passport: Vietnam visa questions

Does a South Korean need an e-visa for a one-week holiday?

Not if the traveller qualifies for the 45-day visa exemption and meets the other entry conditions. Check the passport and itinerary first; a short qualifying holiday does not require buying an e-visa.

Can I stay in Vietnam for 60 days on a Korean passport?

A continuous 60-day visit exceeds the 45-day exemption. Arrange appropriate permission before departure; an eligible e-visa can cover up to 90 days according to the dates actually issued.

Can a Korean emergency passport use the 45-day exemption?

No. The Korean Embassy's entry FAQ says Korean emergency passports cannot be used for visa-free entry into Vietnam. Confirm document-specific arrangements with Vietnamese authorities rather than treating it as an ordinary passport.

Which nationality option should a South Korean applicant select?

The nationality list used in this application labels South Korea as Korea (South). Select the option matching the travelling passport; the North Korean entry is a separate nationality.

What are the longer-stay application package prices?

The packages on this website are US$49 single entry and US$99 multiple entry per application. First establish that your trip needs a visa, then choose the entry type that fits it.

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