How long you can stay, by passport
| Passport | Stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | 90 days visa-free | Visa-free for 90 days per entry. K-ETA not required until 31 Dec 2026 (temporary exemption). |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | 90 days visa-free | Visa-free for 90 days per entry. K-ETA not required until 31 Dec 2026 (temporary exemption). |
 US passport | 90 days visa-free | Visa-free for 90 days per entry. K-ETA not required until 31 Dec 2026 (temporary exemption). |
 Indian passport | Visa · 90 days | Visa required before you travel (short-term C-3), usually up to 90 days. |
Counted in any 12 consecutive months.
The longest you can stay out of South Korea in a row before a standard permit lapses.
Tax residency in South Korea
Resident if you have a domicile in Korea or a residence there for 183 days or more (counted from the day after arrival). Domicile depends on family, job and property in Korea.
Keeping a residence permit
Registered foreigners (most visas) may leave and return within 1 year without a re-entry permit, or until their stay expires if sooner. Longer absences need a re-entry permit.
How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit
The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.
Questions
How long can a US citizen stay in South Korea?
90 days visa-free. Visa-free for 90 days per entry. K-ETA not required until 31 Dec 2026 (temporary exemption).
How long can British citizens stay in South Korea?
90 days visa-free. Visa-free for 90 days per entry. K-ETA not required until 31 Dec 2026 (temporary exemption).
How long can EU citizens stay in South Korea?
90 days visa-free. Visa-free for 90 days per entry. K-ETA not required until 31 Dec 2026 (temporary exemption).
How long can Indian citizens stay in South Korea?
Visa · 90 days. Visa required before you travel (short-term C-3), usually up to 90 days.
When do you become a tax resident in South Korea?
You become tax resident after 183 days in any 12 consecutive months. Resident if you have a domicile in Korea or a residence there for 183 days or more (counted from the day after arrival). Domicile depends on family, job and property in Korea.
How long can you be away from South Korea without losing your residence permit?
Registered foreigners (most visas) may leave and return within 1 year without a re-entry permit, or until their stay expires if sooner. Longer absences need a re-entry permit.
Can Noverstay count my days in South Korea automatically?
Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.
Official sources
Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.