Thailand visa for South Korean citizens
South Korean passport holders can stay up to 90 days without a visa. File your Thailand Digital Arrival Card online in the 3 days before arrival.
Thailand visa requirements for South Korean citizens
South Korean citizens can stay in Thailand for up to 90 days without a visa under a bilateral agreement. Thailand's foreign ministry lists Korea among five countries with a bilateral 90-day exemption in the rules effective 15 September 2026. Korea's foreign ministry also lists 90 days by agreement for ordinary passports, and says visa on arrival doesn't apply to Koreans. It warns that repeated visa runs or a damaged passport can lead to refusal at the border. Every traveler files the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online for each entry, in the 3 days before arrival.
Thailand entry requirements for South Korean citizens
Requirements verified against official government sources
- A South Korean passport in good condition, with no torn pages, notes inside or water damage
- A return or onward ticket
- A booked place to stay, especially if you cross overland from Cambodia or Laos
- Your Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), filed in the 3 days before arrival; the official site has a Korean-language menu
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Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)Arrival card
Apply now- When to apply
- Travelers must complete the TDAC online before arriving in Thailand, typically within 3 days prior to arrival. With iVisa, you can apply even earlier.
- Delivery format
- After completing the online form, travelers receive a QR code. Travelers should have a digital or printed version to present to airline staff or immigration officers, if requested.
- Validity
- 30 days
- Length of stay
- 30 days per entry
- Entry
- Single entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 15 minutes
How South Korean citizens can apply for a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
Three simple steps — iVisa prepares, reviews, and files your Thailand document for your trip from South Korea.
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Answer a few simple questions and upload your documents, choose your processing speed, and pay securely. Most travelers finish in minutes.
We review and submit your application
Our experts check your application for the errors that cause government rejections, fix them with you, then submit it directly to the Thailand government on your behalf.
Receive your Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
Once approved, your Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) arrives by email — ready to travel, with clear instructions on how to use it.
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Thailand visa FAQs
Quick answers for South Korean citizens traveling to Thailand.
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Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Thailand?
No. South Korean passport holders can stay up to 90 days without a visa, under a bilateral agreement that Thailand kept in its 15 September 2026 rules. That is three times the 30 days most exempt nationalities now get. Korea's foreign ministry warns that border officers can refuse travelers who make repeated visa runs.
Can Thailand turn away a Korean traveler over visa runs or a damaged passport?
Yes, Korea's foreign ministry warns of both. Repeating visa-exempt entries to live in Thailand long term without good reason can lead to refusal. It cites a traveler refused as not a genuine tourist after extending their stay several times. Even partial passport damage, such as torn pages, notes inside or water-smudged ink, can lead to refusal.
I'm crossing into Thailand overland from Cambodia or Laos on a Korean passport. What should I carry?
Carry a booked place to stay and a return flight ticket. Korea's foreign ministry warns that visa-exempt overland entries from Cambodia, Laos and nearby countries can be refused without them. File the TDAC for a land entry too, in the 3 days before arrival.
I'm a foreigner living in Korea. Can I apply for a Thai visa through the Thai Embassy in Seoul?
Yes, the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul accepts applications from foreign nationals living in Korea. People who entered Korea with a K-ETA or an entry stamp or sticker can apply there too. You apply through Thailand's official e-Visa system and must be residing in Korea on the day you submit. You don't need to visit the embassy in person.
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