isitors from almost 100 countries to Korea with confirmed outbound tickets can stay in Korea up to 30 days without a visa. Exceptions apply to the citizens from a few countries. We strongly recommend 3 months before travel to confirm the visa requirement with the local travel agents or with the Korean Consulate nearby.
Countries with special visa exemptions with Korea in 2004 are listed below.

Countries under Visa Exemption Agreements(up to 3 months) in 2004
Region Countries
Europe Austria,Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Spain, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Switzerland, Netherlands, United Kingdom
Asia &Oceania Bangladesh, Israel, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey
Americas Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Canada, Brazil, Columbia, Commonwealth of Dominica, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru,, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago
Africa Egypt, Lesotho, Liberia, Morocco, Tunisia