South Korean visa for Japanese citizens
A visa is NOT required for Japanese passport holders visiting South Korea for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Japanese citizens to enter South Korea for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | South Korea e-visa for Japanese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | South Korea visa on arrival for Japanese citizens | Not Available | |
South Korea tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Japanese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in South Korea.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from South Korea.
If you are looking for South Korea visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Japan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of South Korea nearest your place of residence.
- Tokyo: The Embassy of South Korea in Tokyo, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 37 minutes)
- Shizuoka: The Consulate of South Korea in Shizuoka, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 minutes)
- Kobe: The Consulate General of South Korea in Kobe, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 minutes)
- Fukuoka: The Consulate General of South Korea in Fukuoka, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 minutes)
- Sapporo: The Consulate General of South Korea in Sapporo, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 minutes)
- Yokohama: The Consulate General of South Korea in Yokohama, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 minutes)
- Niigata: The Consulate General of South Korea in Niigata, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 minutes)
- Osaka: The Consulate General of South Korea in Osaka, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 minutes)
- Nagoya: The Consulate General of South Korea in Nagoya, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 minutes)
- Shimonoseki: The Honorary Consulate General of South Korea in Shimonoseki, Japan (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 minutes)
South Korea visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest South Korea diplomatic mission offices to Japan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Japan traveling to South Korea from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Japan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,837,782 | N/A |
| 2016 | 2,297,893 | 25.04% |
| 2017 | 2,311,447 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 2,948,527 | 27.56% |
| 2019 | 3,271,706 | 10.96% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
South Korea & Japan comparison
South Korea's area is approximately 97,230 km2 (37,540 sq mi), while the area of Japan is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi). This means Japan is 3.75 times bigger than South Korea.
As of April 2024, South Korea's population is ~51.5 million people - 73,504,989 fewer people than the population of Japan.
We have highlighted South Korea & Japan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| South Korea | Japan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 51,453,754 | 124,958,743 | 73.5 million fewer people live in South Korea than Japan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 183 | 247 | South Korea has 64 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Japan. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 138 | 142 | South Korea passport holders visit 4 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 129 | 421 | South Korean hosts 292 fewer foreign missions than Japan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Japan travel to South Korea in one year?
The number of visitors from Japan visiting South Korea in 2019 was approximately 3,271,706.
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