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title: Germany visa for citizens of South Korea
description: Citizens of South Korea can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Germany visa for citizens of South Korea

Citizens of South Korea can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free short tourist stay
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds may be requested for maintenance during the stay and financing the return trip; Germany sets no fixed daily rates.

## How to apply

1. **Carry the qualifying passport** — Travel with a valid South Korean passport meeting the stated validity and issuance-age conditions.
2. **Travel without a visa** — South Korean passport holders may enter Germany without an entry visa for the qualifying short-stay route.
3. **Present supporting evidence if requested** — Border officials may request evidence of visit purpose, circumstances, and sufficient funds.
4. **Complete EES registration at entry** — For this non-EU short-stay traveler, fingerprints and a facial image are collected at the external border.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid South Korean passport** (Identity): Must remain valid at least three months after planned departure and have been issued within the last 10 years.
- **Evidence of visit purpose and circumstances** (Supporting, optional): May be requested at entry.
- **Proof of sufficient funds for stay and return journey** (Financial, optional): May be requested; no fixed daily amount is set.
- **Health insurance covering return transport** (Travel, optional): Official source advises obtaining it; it is not stated as mandatory for visa-free entry.

## Proof of funds

- Evidence of sufficient funds for maintenance during the stay
- Evidence of financing the return trip

Funding depends on the type and length of stay; Germany states there are no fixed daily rates.

## Good to know

- The visa exemption is generally limited to 90 days in any 180-day period for non-EU/EEA nationals.
- Gainful employment is not permitted during the visa-exempt stay.
- The passport must be valid for at least three months after planned departure and issued within the last 10 years.
- Documents proving the purpose and circumstances of the visit may be requested.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the stay and return journey may be requested.
- Travel health insurance covering return transport is advised, but the source does not state it is mandatory.
- Germany's EES became fully operational on 10 April 2026; fingerprints and facial image are collected on entry.
- ETIAS is intended to become an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals, but Germany's official mission says implementation was postponed to the last quarter of 2026.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of South Korea need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of South Korea can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-free short tourist stay.

### How long can citizens of South Korea stay in Germany?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of South Korea need for Germany?

Valid South Korean passport; Evidence of visit purpose and circumstances; Proof of sufficient funds for stay and return journey; Health insurance covering return transport.

### How long must my passport be valid for Germany?

At least 3 months.

## Sources

- [Overview of visa requirements/exemptions for entry into the Federal Republic of Germany](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/231148-231148)
- [I don't need a visa for my trip to Germany, but are there other things I should bear in mind?](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/buergerservice/faq/32-sonstiges-606746)
- Digital registration of entry and exits into the Schengen area (EES) (germany.info, third-party site)
- ETIAS Information (germany.info, third-party site)

## More

- [Germany visa for every passport](/visa/germany)
- [Every destination for South Korea passport holders](/visa/passport/south-korea)