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United States entry requirements
Distinguish ESTA or a visa from the decision to admit you at the border.
Entry preparation at a glance
South Korean ordinary passport · tourism · short visit · departing South Korea · air entry
- Visa · visa-free · eVisa
- Conditional
South Korea participates in the VWP, but visa-free tourism requires ESTA approval, an e-passport and all eligibility conditions. Check travel-history and dual-nationality exclusions.
Item checked: 2026-10-01 - Permitted stay
- Conditional
VWP tourism permits stays of up to 90 days. ESTA validity differs from the stay; follow the actual admission period.
Item checked: 2026-10-01 - Passport validity
- Official check needed
The official sources do not establish a clear requirement for this item.
- Travel authorization
- Conditional
For VWP travel, check ESTA eligibility. Passport and travel-history exceptions require the official questions.
Item checked: 2026-10-01 - Arrival card
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The official sources do not establish a clear requirement for this item.
- Customs
- Official check needed
The official sources do not establish a clear requirement for this item.
- Health & quarantine
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The official sources do not establish a clear requirement for this item.
- Supporting documents
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South Korean ordinary passport · tourism · short visit · non-resident · air entry.
Last checked: 2026-10-01. Requirements can change. Recheck with the official authority before departure.
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Passport validity
Official check neededThe official sources do not establish a clear requirement for this item.
Visa · visa-free · eVisa
ConditionalSouth Korea participates in the VWP, but visa-free tourism requires ESTA approval, an e-passport and all eligibility conditions. Check travel-history and dual-nationality exclusions.
Review is overdue.
United States Department of State ↗
Last checked: 2026-10-01
Travel authorization
ConditionalFor VWP travel, check ESTA eligibility. Passport and travel-history exceptions require the official questions.
Review is overdue.
United States Department of State ↗
Last checked: 2026-10-01
Customs
Official check neededThe official sources do not establish a clear requirement for this item.
Health & quarantine
Official check neededThe official sources do not establish a clear requirement for this item.
Supporting documents
Official check neededThe official sources do not establish a clear requirement for this item.
Permitted stay
ConditionalVWP tourism permits stays of up to 90 days. ESTA validity differs from the stay; follow the actual admission period.
Review is overdue.
United States Department of State ↗
Last checked: 2026-10-01
Official government resources
Jin’s Travel does not accept applications. Verify the authority and domain before proceeding on the official site.
ESTA — U.S. CBP ↗ esta.cbp.dhs.gov
Check current fees on the official site · Read official processing guidance and allow enough time.
Distinguish authorization validity from the stay granted.
- United States Department of State — VWP — South Korea, ESTA, passport and travel-history exceptions ↗ travel.state.gov · 2026-10-01
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection — What is ESTA? ↗ www.help.cbp.gov · 2026-09-29
Before you travel
Distinguish ESTA or a visa from the decision to admit you at the border.
For VWP travel, check ESTA eligibility. Passport and travel-history exceptions require the official questions.
VWP tourism permits stays of up to 90 days. ESTA validity differs from the stay; follow the actual admission period.
Scope to confirm
This page is scoped to non-resident tourists entering by air on a South Korean ordinary passport. Other passports, transit, work and study require separate checks. An unverified item does not mean it is unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Does this guarantee admission?
No. This is preparation guidance. Border authorities decide admission and the stay granted. Use the official authority links to apply.