Do South Korea passport holders need a visa for United Kingdom?
No visa is needed, but South Korea passport holders must get an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to United Kingdom.
Last updated 10 November 2026
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ETA(opens in a new tab)Before you go:
- An Electronic Travel Authorisation is required before travel where required under the ETA appendix.
- Passport or travel document must be valid for the entire UK stay.
- Travellers must be able to pay for their return or onward journey, or have funding.
- Travellers must be able to support themselves and dependants during the trip, or have funding.