South Korea visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

South Korean Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • The government of South Korea permits Singapore nationals to visit their country without a visa for a duration of 90 days.
  • Intending Visitors are required to provide a passport valid for at least three months beyond the date of departure from South Korea. The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure from South Korea.
  • The import and export of the local currency  (Korean Won-KRW) up to KRW 8,000,000 and foreign currency is unlimited if declared on arrival. 
  • Visitors with amounts exceeding the equivalent of USD 10,000 (including traveller's cheques) must be accompanied by a Declaration of Foreign Currencies form.
  • Visitors must have a return ticket back to Singapore or onward ticket to other destinations.
  • Visitors must also have confirmed proof of accommodation while in South Korea, which could be a hotel reservation or a letter from a host already living in the country.
  • Singaporeans travelling to South Korea with pets must have a certificate of vaccination, animal health certificate issued by the veterinary authority in Singapore and a microchip identification number.
  • Import of weaponry, arms and ammunition require police permission obtained prior to travel.
  • Although a yellow fever vaccination certification is not required from Singapore citizens, they are, however, advised to be vaccinated against common illness before travelling.
  • Asiana Airlines, Korean Air and Singapore Airlines are some of the Airlines that constantly fly from Botswana to South Korea.
  • The estimated flight duration from Singapore to Seoul, South Korea is 6 hours, 17 minutes.
  • South Korea has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons; winters are usually long, cold and dry, summers are very short, hot, and humid, spring and autumn are pleasant but also short in duration.
  • South Korea is a country where all the world's major religions, Christianity, Buddhism, Confucianism and Islam, peacefully coexist with shamanism. Nevertheless, a lot of South Koreans practise no religion.
  • The official language in South Korea is Korean. English, Japanese and Chinese is other popular languages in South Africa.
  • The South Korean Won is the official currency used in South Korea. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • South Korea uses the Korean Standard Time (GMT+9). Hence, South Korea is 1 hour ahead of Singapore.
  • Hoeddeok (sweet syrupy pancakes), bulgogi (marinated beef barbecue), samgyeopsal (pork strips), japchae (stir-fried noodles), kimchi (fermented vegetables) and ddukbokki (spicy rice cake) are spicy delicacies tourists can try out while in South Korea.
  • Visitors can budget about $80 to spend per day on expenses.
  • Ganghwado Island, Pocheon Art Valley, Seoraksan National Park, Bulguksa Temple and Jindo Sea Parting are tourist sites to visit in South Korea.
  • In South Korea, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
  • Getting around South Korea is possible through various public means of transportation including domestic flights, public buses, taxis, trains ferries and trains.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Korea safe for tourist visit?

South Korea is safe and crime statistics are low. Pickpocketing does occur in the larger cities but it is not very common. Walking about and catching public transport late at night is considered safe, but this does not mean that one should forgo all safety precautions.


Is it necessary to learn Korean before travelling to South Korea?

Fortunately for visitors, English is the language for business and commerce. It is also possible to get by in South Korea without knowing any Korean. Despite this, South Koreans are proud of their language and history, and while it is not vital to learn Korean, it is useful in both navigating the country and understanding Korean culture.


What currency is spent in South Korea?

The South Korean Won is the official currency used in South Korea. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at banks and exchange outlets in the country.


When is the best time to visit South Korea?

Seoul is the capital and largest metropolis in South Korea. The best time to visit Seoul is from March to May or from September to November when the weather is mild and travel expenses are low.